Groppera Radio AG and Others Case

Abstract

Human rights — Freedom of expression — Limits on freedom of expression — Ban on cable retransmission in Switzerland of radio broadcasts from Italy — Whether justifiable interference with freedom of expression — Whether legitimate aim — Whether necessary in a democratic society — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Article 10

Treaties — Interpretation — Meaning of “victim” — Whether applicant victim — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Article 25 (1)

Claims — Remedies — Existence of effective remedies — Effectiveness of remedies — National court dismissing appeals as moot — Whether denial of effective remedy before a national authority — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Article 13