Russia did not appear in Court
On 13 December 2023, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held a hearing in the case Ukraine v. Russia...
The Court to Rule on the Right to Strike in Germany
On 14 December 2023, the European Court will announce its ruling for German teachers who went on strike when such...
ECHR to Hold Hearing in Ukraine v. Russia Over Crimea
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) hearing in Ukraine v. Russia on Crimea is scheduled for December 13, 2023....
New Judgment: National Security vs. Rights of Foreigners
Today, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled against Croatia, which violated the rights of a stateless man who...
The European climate case may be the trial of the decade
In a landmark legal confrontation, six Portuguese youths have challenged 32 European nations. Six Portuguese youths argue that 32 governments'...
European Court Rules Against Poland in High-Profile Lech Wałęsa Case
In a significant ruling, the European Court of Human Rights has declared a violation of Wałęsa's rights, spotlighting ongoing concerns...
Armenia violated Mr. Khachaturov’s rights: Khachaturov v. Armenia
The European Court of Human Rights ruled today that Armenia violated Mr. Khachaturov's rights (Khachaturov v. Armenia, 59687/17) The applicant,...
The Court delivered its Yasser Arafat Decision
On 1 July 2021, the European Court of Human Rights published its long-awaited ruling about Yasser Arafat’s death. Arafat, a...
Turkey violated several rights of a law professor who remains in prison
According to the authorities, Erdal Tercan is a terrorist (Tercan v. Turkey, 6158/18). Erdal Tercan (in photo) was a professor...
Traffic fines and subsequent driving ban are not double punishment
A Croatian driver was fined for speeding several times, and a few years later lost his driving license. In 2014,...
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