What is the ratio in Smith and Grady v UK?

A blanket ban on homosexual military personnel violates Article 8 ECHR as it constitutes unjustified interference with private life. Such policies must be based on objective assessment rather than prejudice.

What did the court decide in Smith and Grady v UK?

The ECtHR found that the investigation and discharge of homosexual military personnel violated their right to private life under Article 8 ECHR.

Why is Smith and Grady v UK important for LGBT+ rights?

It directly led to the UK lifting its military ban on LGBT+ personnel and established important precedent that blanket sexual orientation discrimination violates fundamental human rights.

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