He repeated what the investigation said in September 2007, he didn't make it up. Is there a right to be considered to be alive? Which article says that? The McCanns accused him, but failed to prove their case.
you asked:
Is there a right to be considered to be alive? Not if she is dead- what would be the point?

Which article says that? None. a person cannot legally state they are dead, if they are not,and vice versa.
Ask any insurance company

The McCanns accused him, but failed to prove their case.
re this claim for compensation on behalf of MBM from GA. The McCanns would have to prove the child was alive to claim for such monies- because if they claimed, and she turned up dead, then the money would go to????.
As I mentioned at the time. this was a chancers greed at grabbing money on behalf of someone who's mortal state was unknown, and therefore, no judge would grant any claim on their behalf.
Article 8 states that you have to be alive to have a right to a private life...
1. It was her parents who removed that right by taking her on a global media chase...
2. she is having a private life,if alive, because no one knows where she is! and if she is dead then she is certainly having privcacy as no one can find her!