The meaning of the provisions of paragraph 1 is the same as that of the ECHR, but their scope is wider since they apply at all levels including European level.
Is ionann an bhrí atá le forálacha mhír 1 agus an bhrí atá le CECD ach is forleithne araon feidhme toisc go bhfuil feidhm acu ar gach uile leibhéal, lena náirítear an leibhéal Eorpach.