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Right to be forgotten for old criminal convictions: a Luxembourg perspective based on a recent ruling

In a December 2024 ruling, the Court of Appeal of Luxembourg decided whether a person convicted of a criminal offence could demand the press to stop publishing their name and image in relation to a past case. This case illustrates the challenge of balancing two fundamental rights: freedom of expression and press, versus the protection of reputation and right to privacy. The plaintiff, a person in a public position, was involved in a widely covered legal case many years ago. Despite the time passed, media coverage continued including reports with identifying details about the individual.

Released on Apr 6, 2025