Set by the law · Charter Art. 52(1)
Necessity and proportionality
In plain English
A limit on a fundamental right is valid only if set by law, respects the right's essence, and is necessary and proportionate to a general interest recognised by the EU or to protect others' rights.
The official text
Any limitation on the exercise of the rights and freedoms recognised by this Charter must be provided for by law and respect the essence of those rights and freedoms. Subject to the principle of proportionality, limitations may be made only if they are necessary and genuinely meet objectives of general interest recognised by the Union or the need to protect the rights and freedoms of others.
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