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The European Convention Articles

The Article 2.2 Exceptions in Detail

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Recall questions on defence from unlawful violence, the detention-related purposes and the quelling of a riot or insurrection.

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Key term

What two detention-related purposes does Article 2.2 recognise as potentially justifying the use of lethal force?

Key term

What standard must be met for force to be justified under Article 2.2 when defending a person from unlawful violence?

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Does Article 2.2 create positive permissions for the state to kill?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    Under Article 2.2 of the ECHR, what is the first circumstance in which deprivation of life may be justified?

    Model answer

    When it results from the use of force which is no more than absolutely necessary in defence of any person from unlawful violence.

  2. 2

    According to Article 2.2 of the ECHR, when may deprivation of life be justified in relation to arrest or detention?

    Model answer

    When it results from the use of force which is no more than absolutely necessary in order to effect a lawful arrest or to prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained.

  3. 3

    What two detention-related purposes does Article 2.2 recognise as potentially justifying the use of lethal force?

    Model answer

    Effecting a lawful arrest and preventing the escape of a person lawfully detained.

  4. 4

    Under Article 2.2, in what situation involving public disorder may deprivation of life be justified?

    Model answer

    When it results from the use of force which is no more than absolutely necessary in action lawfully taken for the purpose of quelling a riot or insurrection.

  5. 5

    What requirement applies to action taken to quell a riot or insurrection for it to fall within Article 2.2?

    Model answer

    The action must be lawfully taken and the force used must be no more than absolutely necessary.

  6. 6

    What standard must be met for force to be justified under Article 2.2 when defending a person from unlawful violence?

    Model answer

    The force must be no more than absolutely necessary.

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