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Restrictions and Enforcement

Article 46, Judicial Review and Section 7 Claims

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Overview

Recall questions on section 3 interpretation, the binding force of judgments under Article 46, judicial review of public authorities with its standing, time limit, remedies and grounds, and claims by victims under section 7.

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Key term

What obligation does Article 46 impose on a state following a judgment against it?

Key term

What is the general time limit for bringing a judicial review claim?

Key term

What is illegality as a ground for judicial review?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    How must domestic courts approach the interpretation of legislation under section 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998?

    Model answer

    They must interpret legislation in a way that is compatible with Convention rights, so far as it is possible to do so.

  2. 2

    Under which Article of the Convention are decisions of the European Court of Human Rights binding on the state concerned?

    Model answer

    Article 46 of the Convention.

  3. 3

    What obligation does Article 46 impose on a state following a judgment against it?

    Model answer

    The state must abide by the final judgment of the European Court of Human Rights.

  4. 4

    What may the European Court of Human Rights award to a claimant if it finds a violation?

    Model answer

    Just satisfaction, which can include compensation for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damage.

  5. 5

    How does judicial review enable individuals to enforce Convention rights domestically?

    Model answer

    It allows individuals to challenge decisions of public authorities that allegedly breach their Convention rights under the Human Rights Act 1998.

  6. 6

    What does section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 prohibit public authorities from doing?

    Model answer

    Acting in a way that is incompatible with a Convention right.

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