In the case of A v United Kingdom (2002) the defendant was successful in arguing that her inability to challenge defamatory remarks made about her in Parliament infringed upon her rights under articles 6, 8 and 13 of the ECHR.

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In A v United Kingdom (2002), the European Court of Human Rights held that the immunity provided to Members of Parliament for statements made in Parliament, which prevented the applicant from suing for defamation, did not violate her rights under the European Convention on Human Rights. The Court found that the immunity served a legitimate purpose in protecting free speech in Parliament and that there were other means available to the applicant to counteract the defamatory statements.

In the Case of a V United Kingdom (2002) the Defendant