Holocaust Freedom of Expression Case

Abstract

Human rights — Freedom of expression — Article 10 of European Convention on Human Rights, 1950 — Article 9 of Austrian State Treaty — Prohibition of National Socialism — Whether statements of university professor as public servant questioning occurrence of the Holocaust protected by freedom of expression

Human rights — Right to a fair trial — Article 6 of European Convention on Human Rights, 1950 — Disciplinary proceedings — Impartiality of judges — Whether participation of members of disciplinary commission in earlier decisions on interim suspension leading to those members being biased — The law of Austria