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The Margin of Appreciation Doctrine

Quick fact

The European Court of Human Rights has given states a 'margin of appreciation' in cases involving morals, religion, and national security, meaning it lets national governments interpret the Convention flexibly.

Why this is interesting

Most people would assume that human rights apply everywhere identically. Yet the same rights can be interpreted differently in different countries, even under the same court.