What is the ratio in Golder v UK?

Article 6 ECHR includes an implied right of access to courts, not just fair procedures once legal proceedings have begun.

What did the court decide in Golder v UK?

The European Court held that preventing a prisoner from consulting a solicitor about potential legal action violated the implied right of access to courts under Article 6.

Why is Golder v UK important for human rights law?

It established the principle of purposive interpretation of Convention rights and created the fundamental right of access to courts under Article 6.

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