How did the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ultimately rule when the case was subsequently brought before it as Austin and Others v United Kingdom (2012)?

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The ECtHR upheld the House of Lords decision, agreeing that the specific context and purpose of the containment measure meant it did not amount to a deprivation of liberty under Article 5.

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The ECtHR overturned the House of Lords decision, finding that the police containment operation constituted a violation of Article 5 regardless of the purpose behind it.

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The ECtHR ruled that while there was a deprivation of liberty, it was justified under Article 5(1)(c) as being necessary for the prevention of public disorder.

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