The Human Right to Property

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Focusing on Article 1 of Protocol No. 1, this book offers an in-depth analysis of the right to the peaceful enjoyment of possessions in the UK. It discusses the balance required between legislative authority and individual property rights, emphasizing the need for just compensation. Through comprehensive commentary on developments from the European Court of Human Rights and domestic courts, it examines case law and the theoretical underpinnings of A1P1, highlighting its role in justifying state interferences and limiting property redistribution.