Section 2
states that judges must think with the Jurisperdence of the convention when dealing with a case
Section 3
Judges must interpret all legislation in a way that is compatible with the convention
How do the Judges interpret the legislation - PURPOSIVE APPROACH
Section 4 (Links with Section 3)
Is judges are unable to interprate the legislation, they must delcare it incompatible
If it is declared incompatible it is up to Parliament to amend the law and make it compatible
Name a case example and explain:
Roth V SSHD - Concerened fines imposed on lorry drivers - claimed a breach of Article 6 - Right to a fair trial --- Declaration of incompatibility -- Parl changed law
Section 6:
Cases can only be brought against the State, not against an induvidual
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