Subjects:

Human Rights and Civil Liberties

Contents:

Introduction, Madeleine Colvin: development of a privacy right

freedom of expression

balancing the rights. Striking the balance - privacy v freedom of expression under the European Convention on Human Rights, Jemima Stratford: introduction

Article 8

Article 10

the tension between Articles 8 and 10

the Strasbourg case law

conclusion. The protection of private life versus freedom of expression in French law, Catherine Dupre: introduction

the status of private life

private life - numerous aspects constructed by case law

judicial remedies

balance between private life and freedom of expression

conclusion. Protection of privacy and freedom of speech in Germany, Rosalind English: introduction

development of a privacy right

privacy versus freedom of expression

conclusion. The impact of the Charter Rights on privacy and freedom of expression in Canada, Marguerite Russell: introduction

recognition of privacy interests

freedom of expression in Canada

privacy versus expressive interests - creating a balance

conclusions. Privacy and freedom of expression in New Zealand, Rosemary Tobin: introduction

the Privacy Act and the media exception

the Broadcasting Act 1989

section 14 New Zealand Bill of Rights Act

R. V. Mahanga

conclusion. Freedom of expression, privacy and the media in Australia, David Lindsay: introduction

freedom of expression in Australia

freedom of expression, privacy and the media

conclusion.

Recent developments in the European Union have called for greater protection from discrimination. This report explores the new anti-discrimination laws, and draws on the experience in selected countries, with recommendations for future practice.