Document Type : Article
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Ph.D. in Public Law, Legal Researcher, Department of Education and Research, Tehran Provincial Judiciary
Abstract
Following the entry into force of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Strasbourg Court has applied the doctrine of the "margin of appreciation," allowing member states a degree of discretion to make decisions that align with the principles of the Convention while remaining within the framework of their national policies and cultures. In essence, this doctrine serves as a tool to balance individual rights with public interests. However, from Jacques Derrida’s deconstruction perspective, this discretion sometimes reproduces inequalities and presents challenges to the assurance of human rights. Deconstruction theory, by emphasizing semantic slippages and the instability of legal texts, reveals how the doctrine of the margin of appreciation, in its practical application, encounters inherent contradictions and justifies unwarranted limitations on citizens' rights and freedoms. Thus, this article, through a descriptive-analytical approach, seeks to reread the margin of appreciation doctrine from Derrida’s philosophical (deconstruction) viewpoint, uncovering the necessity for its reassessment and moderation to achieve a deeper understanding of its limitations and potential.
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