Article 10 Freedom of expression
Article 10 Freedom of expression
Real World
When the Sunday Times published thalidomide investigative reporting in the 1970s, the UK government's injunction to suppress the story was challenged — and the European Court ultimately ruled in Handyside v UK and related cases that press freedom under Article 10 protects even information governments find uncomfortable.
Exam Focus
Always state whether the restriction is 'prescribed by law', pursues a 'legitimate aim', and is 'necessary in a democratic society' — all three limbs must be addressed for full marks.
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