CASE OF DE CARVALHO MARQUES AND OTHERS v. PORTUGAL

CASE OF DE CARVALHO MARQUES AND OTHERS v. PORTUGAL

Application No: 29703/19, 29978/19, 34185/19, 37235/19, 47902/20, 3708/22

Articles: 10, 10-1, 10-2, 41

Respondent state: PRT

Date: 2026-07-07

Conclusion:

Violation of Article 10 - Freedom of expression - {general} (Article 10-1 - Freedom of expression); No violation of Article 10 - Freedom of expression - {general} (Article 10-1 - Freedom of expression); Pecuniary damage - award (Article 41 - Pecuniary damage; Just satisfaction)

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