How does the UK protect Article 10?

Question 1

How does the UK protect the freedom of expression?

Answer 1

• Speaker’s Corner at Hyde Park protects expression.
• Courts ensure that the press have their rights interfered with as minimally as possible.

Question 2

What happened in (Flitcroft V MGN ltd)?

Answer 2

• The decision to grant an interim injunction to a well-known footballer was set aside.
• This was due to the initial judge not considering the importance of the freedom of the press in reporting on public figures.

Question 3

How does the UK protect the right to recieve information?

Answer 3

The Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Question 4

How does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 make information available?

Answer 4

By requiring public authorities to proactively publish specific types of information through publication schemes and allows individuals to request information directly from public authorities through Freedom of Information requests.

Question 5

What kind of bodies and organisations does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 apply to?

Answer 5

• Government departments.
• Local councils.
• NHS bodies.
• Schools.
• Police forces.

Question 6

What kind of information does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 apply to?

Answer 6

• Emails.
• Documents.
• Letters.
• Notes.
• Audio recordings.
• Video files.

Question 7

What request must be made to access data about yourself?

Answer 7

A Subject Access Request under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Question 8

When can state organisations refuse requests?

Answer 8

• If the information is exempt.
• If the cost of compliance is too high.
• If the request is deemed vexatious or repetitive.