Posts Tagged: European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
An invitation to promote human rights
Before I start, I might note that some of the topics here, the structures by which human rights are protected, might seem overly formalistic and even boring. However, in the end of the day, it is those structures that make
An invitation to promote human rights
Before I start, I might note that some of the topics here, the structures by which human rights are protected, might seem overly formalistic and even boring. However, in the end of the day, it is those structures that make
Shrinking Civil Space in Europe: Part II
This post is by Annie Schultz. Annie is currently working at QCEA as an intern on the Human Rights Programme for two months. Restricting anyone’s right to speak his or her voice and truth is fundamentally at
Shrinking Civil Space in Europe: Part II
This post is by Annie Schultz. Annie is currently working at QCEA as an intern on the Human Rights Programme for two months. Restricting anyone’s right to speak his or her voice and truth is fundamentally at
How has the Brighton Declaration Affected the Defence of Human Rights in Europe?
With just a month remaining of its six-month Chairmanship of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, the UK was determined to make its mark. The European Court of Human Rights (the Court) certainly created a lot of press attention
How has the Brighton Declaration Affected the Defence of Human Rights in Europe?
With just a month remaining of its six-month Chairmanship of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, the UK was determined to make its mark. The European Court of Human Rights (the Court) certainly created a lot of press attention
What does the Draft Brighton Declaration Mean for Human Rights in Europe?
The United Kingdom, in its capacity as Chair of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, is organising a conference on the future of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg. From 18th to 20th April representatives from
What does the Draft Brighton Declaration Mean for Human Rights in Europe?
The United Kingdom, in its capacity as Chair of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, is organising a conference on the future of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg. From 18th to 20th April representatives from
EU Responses to Terrorism: New Briefing Papers
Over the last 12 months I have researched and written three briefing papers, updating QCEA’s earlier work – 2005-2007 – on EU responses to terrorism. Policies relating to counter-terrorism at EU and Member State levels are numerous, technical and controversial,
EU Responses to Terrorism: New Briefing Papers
Over the last 12 months I have researched and written three briefing papers, updating QCEA’s earlier work – 2005-2007 – on EU responses to terrorism. Policies relating to counter-terrorism at EU and Member State levels are numerous, technical and controversial,
European Court of Human Rights rules on Right to Conscientious Objection to Military Service
A ground-breaking judgment of the European Court of Human Rights on 7 July 2011 confirms that states have a duty to respect the right to conscientious objection. The case is that of Bayatyan v Aermenia (Application no 23459/03 / 1/6/2011).
European Court of Human Rights rules on Right to Conscientious Objection to Military Service
A ground-breaking judgment of the European Court of Human Rights on 7 July 2011 confirms that states have a duty to respect the right to conscientious objection. The case is that of Bayatyan v Aermenia (Application no 23459/03 / 1/6/2011).
Liberty, security, and the lessons of 9/11
This will be the first in a series of blog posts examining the EU’s Justice and Home Affairs policy. This post charts the development of the policy in its historical context over the last decade or so, and examines the
Liberty, security, and the lessons of 9/11
This will be the first in a series of blog posts examining the EU’s Justice and Home Affairs policy. This post charts the development of the policy in its historical context over the last decade or so, and examines the
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