What is the ratio in Kadi v Council (No 1)?

EU measures implementing international obligations must respect fundamental rights protected by EU law, regardless of the source or nature of the international obligation.

What did the court decide in Kadi v Council (No 1)?

The ECJ decided that EU sanctions measures violated Kadi's fundamental rights and must be annulled, establishing that EU rights protection overrides UN Security Council obligations.

Why is Kadi v Council (No 1) important for human rights?

It established EU fundamental rights as constitutional principles that cannot be compromised by international law, ensuring effective judicial protection within the EU legal order.

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