European Court of Human Rights: Admissibility Criteria
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According to Article 35 of the European Court of Human Rights, when can the Court deal with a matter?

  • If the matter is submitted anonymously
  • If the matter has already been examined by another court
  • After three months from the date on which the final decision was taken
  • After all domestic remedies have been exhausted within six months (correct)

    • Under Article 35, what would lead to the Court declaring an individual application inadmissible?

  • The application is compatible with the provisions of the Convention
  • The application is submitted in a timely manner
  • The application contains no relevant new information (correct)
  • The application has been exhaustively reviewed by domestic courts

    • In Malone v United Kingdom, what right did the Court find had been breached?

  • Right to freedom of speech
  • Right to a fair trial
  • Right to education
  • Right to privacy as guaranteed by Article 8 (correct)

    • According to Article 35, when can the Court reject an application?

    <p>At any stage of the proceedings if it considers the application inadmissible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances can a High Contracting Party derogate from its obligations under the Convention?

    <p>In times of war or public emergency threatening the life of the nation, to the extent strictly required by the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the ruling in Malone v United Kingdom?

    <p>The government enacted the Interception of Communications Act 1985</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT subject to derogation under Article 15?

    <p>Prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the House of Lords conclude in the case of A v Secretary of State for the Home Department (2004)?

    <p>There was a breach of Article 14 due to detaining only foreign nationals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'margin of appreciation' refer to in the context of human rights?

    <p>The latitude given to states in applying human rights principles according to their specific circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recognized act of free speech in one country but may offend religious sensibilities in another?

    <p>Depicting religious figures in art</p> Signup and view all the answers

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