European Court of Human Rights (Grand Chamber) : Halet v. Luxembourg

On 14 February 2023 the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered a judgment that is highly protective for whistle-blowers claiming protection of their right to freedom of expression and information as guaranteed under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The Grand Chamber builds on its earlier case law, integrating the developments which have occurred since the Guja judgment in 2008 (IRIS 2008-6:1/1), and applying the criteria for whistle-blowing protection in the light of the current European and international legal framework. The judgment... Mehr ...