Law A-Level
Proportionality
What Proportionality means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Proportionality
The legal principle that any state interference with a qualified right must be no more than is necessary to achieve a legitimate aim.
Topics that use Proportionality
- Human Rights (AQA A-Level)
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Using Proportionality in the exam
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