Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Lgt Group, Article 8 Of The European Convention On Human Rights
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In mm v netherlands (police helping private individual with recording devices), the applicant alleged that the recording of his telephone conversations with mrs s. Constituted and police steering their conversation, in the circumstances, a violation of article 8. The police helped mrs s with recording her conversation with the applicant. The court stated that to accept such an argument would be tantamount to allowing investigating authorities to evade their responsibilities under the convention by the use of private agents. The court reiterated that the term private life must not be interpreted restrictively. Held: the court held that although the recordings of the applicant"s conversations were made by. Mr r. on a voluntary basis and for his own purposes, the equipment was provided by the authorities, who on at least one occasion gave him specific instructions as to what information should be obtained from the applicant.
