Information Note on the Court’s case-law 19
June 2000
Downing v. the United Kingdom - 36525/97
Judgment 6.6.2000 [Section III]
Article 5
Article 5-4
Review of lawfulness of detention
Review of detention “at Her Majesty’s pleasure”: settlement between parties
The case concerns the absence of review of detention “at Her Majesty’s pleasure” following expiry of the “tariff” period.
The parties have reached an agreement providing for payment to the applicant of £500 in respect of non-pecuniary damage and legal costs.
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