In Re McKerr (Northern Ireland)

[2004] Lloyd's Rep Med 263

HOUSE OF LORDS

Lord NICHOLLS of Birkenhead, Lord STEYN, Lord HOFFMANN, Lord RODGER of Earlsferry, and Lord BROWN of Eaton-under-Heywood

Judicial Review — Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights — Right to life — Duty to investigate — Failure to conduct effective investigation — Human Rights Act 1998 section 6(1) — Human Rights Act 1998 section 7 — Retrospective effect — Continuing failure to comply with duty to investigate — Compensation for non-compliance — Effect of compensation on standing as victim — Duty to investigate at common law