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European Court to Rule on Philip Green’s Challenge to Parliamentary Privilege

The Strasbourg decision could reshape the balance between free speech in Parliament and individual rights under European law.

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Sir Philip Green, Suki Waterhouse, Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne, Sienna Miller and Naomi Campbell at the launch of the “Kate Moss for TopShop Collection” in 2014

Overview

  • Sir Philip Green seeks to limit the use of parliamentary privilege to reveal information protected by court injunctions, citing his right to a fair trial under Article Six of the European Convention on Human Rights.
  • The legal challenge stems from Lord Hain naming Green in Parliament in 2018 as the subject of serious allegations, bypassing a court injunction protecting his identity.
  • A ruling from the European Court of Human Rights is expected today and could set a precedent on the limits of parliamentary free speech in the UK.
  • Critics, including Lord Hain, have condemned Green’s legal action as an attempt to suppress democratic protections and deflect attention from allegations of misconduct.
  • The case has reignited debates about the influence of the European Court of Human Rights on UK sovereignty and its role in domestic decision-making.