Reid v UK

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	Reid v UK

Issue:	Whether the continued detention of a patient suffering from psychopathic disorder on the grounds of public safety, whereas initial detention required that the disorder be treatable, was a breach of Art 5 European Convention; whether the proceedings were conducted speedily.

Court:	ECHR

Reference:	appn 50272/99

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Judge(s):	G Ress (President), I Cabral Barreto, Sir N Bratza, P Kuris, B Zupancic, J Hedigan, M Tsatsa-Nikolovska

Date:	20 February 2003