European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
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European Court Intervention by Bosnia’s International High Representative Risks Limiting the Country’s Potential
Following his recommendation would secure the grip of ethnonationalists and those responsible for the “fragile” conditions he laments.

Ukraine’s Approach to Russian ‘Passportization’ Requires Balancing National Security and Individual Rights
Ukraine must balance its security interests while ensuring respect for international obligation in responding to Russia's "passportization."

The ICC’s Use of Evidence Obtained by Torture Sets a Dangerous Precedent
The Court’s recent conviction of Al Hassan undermines the connective tissue binding criminal law to human rights standards.

The Undesirable Journey of Vladimir Kara-Murza: Challenging Russia’s Repression
His case and the cause of freedom he pursues highlight the need for greater efforts by Russian civil society and the international community.

The Just Security Podcast: The ‘Year of Climate’ in International Courts
2024 is the “Year of Climate” in international courts. Naima Fifita and Joana Setzer join the podcast to discuss what these cases could mean for the fight against climate change,…

The Case for Admitting Kosovo to the Council of Europe
Some European democracies, including France and Italy, are imposing conditions, in essence siding with backsliding Serbia.

Strasbourg’s “Case of the Century” – Revolutionary Climate Judgment from the European Court of Human Rights
In yesterday’s landmark judgment, the Court set out extensive findings on the admissibility, merits, and reparations aspects of the case.

The ‘Year of Climate’ in International Courts
A backgrounder on how climate cases came before four international courts, with a summary of issues each court has been asked to address, offers a one-stop resource to refer to…

Poland’s New Government Will Face Hurdles to Restore Rule of Law and Judicial Independence
In addition to reversing the previous ruling party's damage, changes should reinforce the longevity of vital institutions going forward.

Україна та Нідерланди очікують ключових рішень в справах проти Росії за роки війни
У той час як наближається річниця повномасштабної війни Росії проти України, в різних судах розглядається…

Ukraine, Netherlands Await Pivotal Rulings in Cases Against Russia from Previous Years of War
The European Court of Human Rights is due to rule on admissibility and, notable for other cases too, Russia’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Dutch Court, in Life Sentences: Russia Had “Overall Control” of Forces in Eastern Ukraine Downing of Flight MH17
The finding was part of the guilty verdicts against 3 commanders of Russian-backed forces in the 2014 shootdown of the civilian airliner.