Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 44
44
Paragraph: 191
The courts already have sufficient flexibility when considering damages in human rights claims, allowing them...
Conclusion
The courts already have sufficient flexibility when considering damages in human rights claims, allowing them to take into account the wider context. The Government’s proposal could unbalance the ‘equitable’ exercise of judgment by the courts, and put at risk the UK’s compliance with the right to an effective remedy, and should be rejected.
Paragraph Reference:
191
Government Response
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