ECHR article 10 Flashcards
1
Q
What is article 10?
A
Freedom of expression
2
Q
When may article 10 be interfered with?
A
- prescribed by law
- pursuant of legitimate aim and
- necessary in democratic society
3
Q
What is the content of expression that article 10, amongst other things, will cover?
A
- Political opinion
- Journalistic freedom
- Artistic expression
- Commercial information
4
Q
What does article 10 also protect other than free speech?
A
right to provide and be provided with information
5
Q
What are the legitimate aims for interfering with article 10?
A
- National security
- Prevention of disorder/crime
- Protection of health/morals
- Protecting reputation/rights
- Preventing disclosure of information received in confidence
- Maintaining authority and impartiality of judiciary
6
Q
Which legitimate aim is given the widest margin of appreciation?
A
Protection of morals
7
Q
What do prior restrictions on free speech require?
A
High level of justification
