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Balancing public interest immunity with human rights

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Published on: 18 December 2012
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What were the issues in this case?
  • How did public interest immunity (PII) arise in this case?
  • What significance does the Supreme Court’s decision have for other cases where an argument of PII is raised?

Article summary

Family analysis: The Supreme Court considers the balance to be struck between public interest immunity and human rights.

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