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Quick guide to A1P1—examining Article 1 of Protocol No 1 to the European Convention on Human Rights

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Published on: 02 March 2020

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ECHR Article 1 of Protocol No 1: Protection of Property
What is A1P1 and what does it cover?
What is the approach to assessing whether certain actions are compatible with A1P1?
What is the approach to the question of whether an interference with A1P1 is justified?
How does A1P1 interact with other Convention rights?

Article summary

Public Law analysis: Nick Wrightson and Bianca Patulea of the Public Law team at Kingsley Napley LLP examine Article 1 of Protocol No 1 (A1P1) to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This quick reference guide provides a helpful summary explaining what A1P1 is, what it covers, the criteria for justified interference with A1P1 rights, and how A1P1 interacts with other Convention rights.

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