Tag: European Convention on Human Rights

Lord Neuberger’s Speech: UK’s Antagonism with the EU and the Consequences

February 26, 2014

Lord Neuberger’s recent speech concerning the relationship between the UK and the EU (and in particular the European Courts) is timely, although perhaps surprising. One on hand timely, due to the current calls for the UK to reconsider its relationship with Europe as allegations that it intrudes too much on the everyday lives of UK… More Lord Neuberger’s Speech: UK’s Antagonism with the EU and the Consequences

Hirst v United Kingdom (No.2) : A Danger for Both the UK and Europe

December 2, 2013

a.  Introduction “No one should be under any doubt – prisoners are not getting the vote under this government.”.[i] There is little uncertainty concerning David Cameron’s stance on the controversial matter of prisoners’ voting rights. The debate is an ethical impasse, evoking strong responses from both sides of the argument. Consequently a wide range of… More Hirst v United Kingdom (No.2) : A Danger for Both the UK and Europe

Article 8 and Minors’ Right to Refuse Medical Treatment

January 20, 2012

For a competent, conscious, adult patient, the doctor must obtain consent to any bodily contact or else risk a legal action in the tort of battery. This is the case whether or not the patient has suffered any harm as a result of the touching, as the tort of battery, unlike negligence, is strict and… More Article 8 and Minors’ Right to Refuse Medical Treatment