Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006.
European Court of Human Rights: Judgments
- Question
- Whether, in view of the judgment of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in Kyprianou v Cyprus, they have any proposals to change the common law on contempt in the face of the court.
- Answer
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The Government do not believe that any change in UK laws is needed as a result of this judgment. The decision by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights was made on the facts of the particular case.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 8023; 686 c119WA
- Session
- 2005-06
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- Subjects
- Common law Judgements European Court of Human Rights Contempt of court
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