Der Chirurg, der wegen Veröffentlichung von Covid-„Verschwörungstheorien“ aus dem Beruf genommen wurde, zeigt, dass unser Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung den Launen von Beamten und Richtern unterliegt

ulate his conduct“ and foresee the consequences of his actions to a reasonable degree. In other words, even though the rule was not formulated with perfect precision, it was still clear enough for Mr. Adil to understand that his views would be considered misconduct.

The second argument failed because the Court of Appeal found that the restriction on Mr. Adil’s freedom of expression was proportionate. While it acknowledged that his views were outside the mainstream and that medical practitioners have the right to express views on scientific or political matters, it concluded that his views were so extreme and baseless that they undermined public health and confidence in the medical profession. Therefore, the restriction on his freedom of expression was necessary to protect public health and maintain public trust.

Overall, the Court of Appeal’s decision in Adil v General Medical Council highlights the confusion and muddle surrounding the rule of law in relation to freedom of expression. The case demonstrates the importance of clear and intelligible rules that provide stability and predictability in society. However, it also raises questions about the extent to which restrictions on freedom of expression can be justified and whether the current approach strikes the right balance between protecting public health and upholding individual rights

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The Surgeon Struck Off for Publishing Covid “Conspiracy Theories” Shows Our Right to Free Speech is Subject to the Whims of Officials and Judges

What is law for? Modern legal theorists offer many different accounts. But the Greeks would not have had much difficulty in answering the question. It is writ large across the Oresteia. In Aeschylus’s trilogy of plays, the characters live in barbarism and chaos – child sacrifice, murder, vendetta – until the law frees them from all that unpleasantness and provides them with a more harmonious mode of living. The rule of law creates a stable structure upon which a civilised society can rest, because it affords the members of such a society stability of expectations. Put very plainly, the existence of general, abstract, intelligible, clear rules, which will be enforced if broken, helps people to know where they stand – and

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