Tag: European Court of Human Rights
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Using the ECHR to Probe British Troops in Iraq: Starmer’s Call Sparks Debate
Introduction: A contested call for ECHR scrutiny In a rapidly evolving debate about accountability for military actions abroad, Keir Starmer has urged that European human rights standards, embodied in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), be used to investigate British troops linked to operations in Iraq. The proposal comes amid renewed controversy surrounding past…
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ECHR Reforms on the Table: Top EU Court Boss Signals Readiness for Talks Amid Migration Pressure
Background: Why the ECHR Reforms Are Being Considered The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) stands at the center of a broader debate about how the European human rights framework should respond to contemporary migration challenges and evolving political climates across Europe. With mounting pressure from the United Kingdom and several member states, discussions over…
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Dutch Supreme Court overturns climate activists’ convictions
What happened The Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) has overturned the convictions of eight climate activists. The actions in question covered three episodes: a 2019 protest inside the Tweede Kamer (Dutch parliament), a 2020 demonstration in the hallway of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, and protest actions at ING buildings in 2022.…