EZZOUHDI v. FRANCE - 47160/99 [2001] ECHR 85 (13 February 2001)

The Court found that the expulsion of the applicant constituted a disproportionate interference with his right to respect for his family life under Article 8 of the Convention.

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Citation: [2001] ECHR 85
Parties: Applicant: Ezzouhdi; Respondent: France
Jurisdiction: European Union
Procedural Posture: Application / Judgment
Outcome: violation found
Legal Topics: Right to Family Life, Expulsion, Article 8 ECHR

Human Rights Law Right to Family Life Expulsion Article 8 ECHR

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Parties

Ezzouhdi

Applicant

France

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the expulsion of the applicant from France violated Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (right to respect for private and family life)

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that the expulsion of the applicant constituted a disproportionate interference with his right to respect for his family life under Article 8 of the Convention.

Court Disposition

violation found

Orders

The respondent State is to pay the applicant just satisfaction.

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