De Haes and Gijsels v Belgium

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Type: Case

Citation: (1997) 25 EHRR 1

Summary: Applicants published articles accusing four judges of bias — Judges’ successful action for defamation contravened applicants’ right to freedom of expression — Outright rejection of applicants’ request for production of documents put them at substantial disadvantage vis-à-vis their opponents breaching principle of equality of arms which was component of fair trial guaranteed by European Convention

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Court: ECHR

Jurisdiction: Belgium

Date 1997