CASE OF AMAGHLOBELI AND OTHERS v. GEORGIA

FIFTH SECTIONCASE OF AMAGHLOBELI AND OTHERS v. GEORGIA(Application no. 41192/11)  JUDGMENT Art 10 • Freedom of expression • Imposition of administrative fine on journalists for engaging in news-gathering activities in restricted customs control zone of a border checkpoint • Activities of public-interest value • Doubts as to the journalists having acted in good faith, in accordance with the concept of responsible journalism • Applicants able to make full use of recorded interviews taken at the restricted zone and publish their article • Fine not excessive • Fair balance struck by domestic courts with due regard to criteria developed in Court’s case-law STRASBOURG20 May 2021FINAL 20/08/2021 This judgment has become final under Article 44 § 2 of the Convention. It may be subject to editorial revision.In the case of Amaghlobeli and Others v. Georgia,The European Court of Human Rights (Fifth …