Allan v United Kingdom

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Type: Case

Citation: (2003) 36 EHRR 12

Summary: Police use of covert audio and video recording devices in applicant’s cell, prison visiting area and on fellow prisoner violated applicant’s right to private life under European Convention — Use at his trial of evidence gathered thereby did not conflict with requirements of fairness guaranteed by art 6 — Information gained by police from informer placed in applicant’s cell obtained in defiance of his will and use at trial impinged on his right to silence and privilege against self-incrimination thus violating art 6

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Court: ECHR

Jurisdiction: England

Date 2002