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Publication of a picture of a 3-year-old, representing him as an orphan, violates article 8 ECHR

July 19, 2017

By Ingrida Milkaite, Ghent University The case of Bogomolova v. Russia concerns the use of an unauthorised photograph of a minor’s face on the front page of a booklet promoting adoption and help for orphans. It proves that the publication of pictures of children without parental consent may have a significant social impact on the […]