ECtHR rules #MandatoryVaccination for measles and 8 other diseases by Czech authorities is in the "best interests" of children, & the Czech policy doesn't violate Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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The Human Rights Act requires UK courts to "take account" of decisions of the ECtHR, but they are not required always to follow the decisions of the ECtHR. Indeed, they can decline to do so. ECtHR jurisprudence is not binding on courts in England and Wales.
#MandatoryVaccination
#MandatoryVaccination
Montgomery v Lanarkshire [2015] patients have the right to exercise autonomy over their own bodies and treatment. This is a common law right. It does not come from the ECHR but has been created by British judges in cases beginning with Sidaway [1985].
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#MandatoryVaccination may be "necessary in democratic societies".
ECtHR judge not well versed on oxymorons.
ECtHR judge not well versed on oxymorons.
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