The European Courtroom of Human Rights has right now handed down its resolution in Google LLC and Others v Russia (Utility No. 37027/22).
The case involved court docket proceedings in Russia on the refusal to take away sure content material from the Youtube platform, together with political movies, which the Russian authorities had deemed illegal; and the failure to revive monetisation options to the YouTube channel of Tsargrad TV, a Russian tv outlet owned by a Russian oligarch who had been sanctioned by america and the European Union for his help for Russia’s struggle towards Ukraine. Google had incurred very heavy fines on account of these proceedings.
In its judgment, the European Courtroom of Human Rights held, unanimously, that there had been a violation of Article 10 (freedom of expression) and Article 6(1) (proper to a good trial).
Tim Otty KC, Charlotte Kilroy KC, Jason Pobjoy KC, George Molyneaux and Tom Lowenthal acted for Google. They have been instructed by Will Thomas KC and Josh Kelly from Freshfields LLP.
A replica of the press launch is on the market here. A replica of the judgment is on the market here.
