The European Court of Human Rights dismissed Owen Paterson's appeal against the parliamentary report on his conduct, affirming the fairness of the investigation that led to his downfall.
Paterson's lobbying breaches were significant, with the parliamentary commissioner finding he made 14 improper approaches to ministers and officials, prompting a recommended suspension from the House of Commons.
Paterson claimed the investigation made him socially isolated, stating he was no longer engaged with his community and shunned by former friends, leading to difficulties in participating in public events.
Despite his appeal, the ECHR found the parliamentary inquiry into Paterson's conduct fair, emphasizing the integrity of the standards enforced within the UK parliamentary system.
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