Law A-Level
Margin of Appreciation
What Margin of Appreciation means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Margin of Appreciation
The degree of discretion allowed to member states by the European Court of Human Rights when interpreting and applying the Convention.
Topics that use Margin of Appreciation
- Human Rights (AQA A-Level)
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