What is the ratio in Secretary of State v AF (No 3)?

Control orders must comply with Article 6 ECHR by providing sufficient disclosure of the case to enable the controlled person to give effective instructions and challenge the order.

What did the court decide in Secretary of State v AF (No 3)?

The House of Lords held that the control orders breached Article 6 fair trial rights and must be quashed unless adequate disclosure was provided.

Why is Secretary of State v AF (No 3) important for human rights law?

It established that even in national security cases, fair trial rights require meaningful disclosure, fundamentally reshaping counter-terrorism procedures to comply with ECHR standards.

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