What is the ratio in Dudgeon v UK?

Laws criminalising private homosexual conduct between consenting adults violate Article 8 ECHR as they are not necessary in a democratic society.

What did the court decide in Dudgeon v UK?

The European Court held that Northern Ireland's criminalisation of private homosexual conduct violated Jeffrey Dudgeon's Article 8 rights.

Why is Dudgeon v UK important for LGBTQ+ rights?

It was a landmark case that advanced LGBTQ+ rights in Europe by establishing that sexual conduct is protected under Article 8 and led to legal reforms.

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