Where can I read ECHR cases?

All judgments and decisions of the Court (with the exception of decisions taken by a single judge) are available in the Court’s case-law database HUDOC which is accessible via the Court’s website (http://www.echr.coe.int).

Is Article 10 ECHR an absolute right?

The right to freedom of expression, protected in Article 10 of the European Convention, is not an absolute right.

Is Article 10 A limited right?

It can be limited if it is part of the law, ‘necessary in a democratic society’ and for one of the following ‘legitimate aims’: in the interests of national security. in the interest of public safety. for the economic wellbeing of the country.

How do I find European cases?

Where to find EU case law

1. Curia. The ECJ website provides access to the text of Opinions of Advocates General and Judgments of the Courts from June 1997 onwards.
2. EUR-Lex. Eur-Lex contains full-text Opinions and Judgments (1992 – ) and summaries of judgments (1954 – ).
3. BAILII: British and Irish Legal Information Institute.

Can our freedom be legally taken from us?

The Bill of Rights guarantees that the government can never deprive people in the U.S. of certain fundamental rights including the right to freedom of religion and to free speech and the due process of law.

Why is article 10 a qualified right?

Article 10 protects your right to hold your own opinions and to express them freely without government interference. This includes the right to express your views aloud (for example through public protest and demonstrations) or through: published articles, books or leaflets.

How much does it cost to take a case to the ECHR?

The proceedings before the ECtHR are FREE. That is to say, in order to lodge an appeal before the Court, the applicant is not subject to legal costs, fees, court registration and fees. If his application is dismissed either as inadmissible or as unfounded, the applicant is not ordered to pay the costs.

How do you reference an ECHR article?

Citations should follow the format: case number | case name | [year] | report abbreviation | first page. Case T–344/99 Arne Mathisen AS v Council [2002] ECR II–2905. Where possible, refer to the official European Court Reports, which are cited as ECR.

What are the restrictions on Article 10 and freedom of expression?

Article 10 protects your right to hold your own opinions and to express them freely without government interference. This includes the right to express your views aloud (for example through public protest and demonstrations) or through: published articles, books or leaflets. television or radio broadcasting.

Who can bring a case to the ECHR?

Who can bring a case to the Court? The Convention makes a distinction between two types of application: individual applications lodged by any person, group of individuals, company or NGO having a complaint about a violation of their rights, and inter-State applications brought by one State against another.