| Author (Corporate) | European Court of Justice: Press and Information Division |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | No. 43, 2008 (1.7.08) |
| Publication Date | 01/07/2008 |
| Content Type | News |
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The Court authorises, in principle, access to legal advice given to the Council on legislative questions. The transparency of the legislative process and the strengthening of the democratic rights of European citizens are capable of constituting an overriding public interest which justifies the disclosure of legal advice. |
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| Source Link | http://curia.europa.eu/en/actu/communiques/cp08/aff/cp080043en.pdf |
| Subject Categories | Law, Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Sweden |
