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R v. Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex parte Brind and Others

England.  07 February 1991 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

Human rights — Freedom of expression — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Article 10 — Limitations on freedom of expression — Broadcasting — Ban on broadcasting direct speech of representatives of terrorist and related organizations — Whether justifiable

Relationship of international law and municipal law — Treaties — Effect in municipal law — Treaty not implemented by legislation — Whether part of domestic law — Presumption that Parliament does not intend to legislate contrary to treaty obligations — Extent of presumption — Unambiguous legislation — Legislation conferring discretion upon minister — Whether Parliament presumed to intend that discretion be exercised in accordance with treaty — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950 — The law of England

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Case Report
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© Cambridge University Press 1991

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