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 Wednesday, 23 May 2007.
Justice: European Court of Human Rights
- Question
- asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Ashton of Upholland on 8 May (WA 250), whether they have consulted the English and Scottish judiciary as to whether it is necessary to change United Kingdom common law on contempt of court so as to implement the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in Kyprianou v Cyprus.
- Answer
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No, the English and Scottish judiciary have not been consulted. The grand chamber upheld the judgment of the court on the facts of the case and stated that it was not necessary or desirable to review the law and practice of contempt in Cyprus or other common-law countries. For that reason, the Government do not feel that any change in UK law need be consulted upon.
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- Reference
- 3684; 692 c114WA
- Session
- 2006-07
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- Subjects
- Common law Judgements European Court of Human Rights Reform Contempt of court
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