Routledge Human Rights and Privacy in Tort Law - Law Book

Explore the complex relationship between human rights and privacy within the framework of tort law. This scholarly work examines how national courts implement Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) when deciding cases between private individuals. The text provides a detailed comparison between English and German legal systems, looking at the concept of mittelbare Drittwirkung, or indirect third-party effect, in private law relationships. Readers will gain insight into the long history of German privacy law, specifically the "allgemeines Persoenlichkeitsrecht," and how it interacts with the influence of the European Court of Human Rights. This book serves as a deep dive into how the right to private and family life is protected across different jurisdictions. It is an essential resource for legal professionals, students, and academics interested in international law, comparative legal studies, and the evolving standards of privacy protection in modern legal systems.