Article 1 of the first Protocol to the ECHR: protection of property

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Jurisdictions: England, European Union, Wales

This practice note sets out the scope and content of Article 1 of the first Protocol to the ECHR, the right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions without arbitrary state interference, with emphasis on its relevance to public bodies and the public sector. The note sets out what kind of property is protected by the right, how the state can justify control of the use of property and discusses key cases which allege a breach of Article 1 of the first Protocol.

Carl Gardner, Consultant, and PLC Public Sector

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Resource ID: 8-385-5732
Products: PLC UK Environment, PLC UK Property, PLC UK Public Sector
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Ukrainian judgment refused recognition where flagrant breach of right to fair trial (Court of Appeal) Ukrainian judgment refused recognition where flagrant breach of right to fair trial (Court of Appeal) (http://uk.practicallaw.com/topic6-518-3322)

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