In the matter of Guardian News & Media Ltd & Others sub nom Mohammed Jabar Ahmed & Others v HM Treasury; Mohammed Al-Ghabra v HM Treasury; HM Treasury R (on the application of Hani El Sayed Sabaei Youssef)

February 3, 2010 | No Comments

Held that there was sufficient general public interest in publishing a report of proceedings challenging a freezing order to justify any curtailment of an individual’s right to respect for his private and family life.

The evidence of the effect of identification on the individual’s private life was not compelling and it was in the public interest for the media to stimulate debate concerning the use of freezing orders on those suspected of terrorist activities.

The case is available to read here.

Art. 08 Right to Private and Family Life, Art. 10 Freedom of Expression, Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Media Law, Misc.

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