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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

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

Type
Written question
Reference
8023; 686 c119WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Justice: European Court of Human Rights
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Common law Judgements European Court of Human Rights Contempt of court
Link
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