What is the ratio in Sunday Times v UK?

Contempt of court laws that restrict press freedom must be prescribed by law, pursue a legitimate aim, and be necessary and proportionate in a democratic society.

What did the court decide in Sunday Times v UK?

The ECHR ruled that UK contempt laws violated Article 10, as the restrictions on press coverage were not sufficiently precise and were disproportionate.

Why is Sunday Times v UK important for media law?

It established key principles for balancing press freedom against fair trial rights and fundamentally reformed UK contempt law through the proportionality test.

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