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The execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (Human rights Files No. 19, 2nd edition) (2008 ISBN 978-92-871-6373-8 Format:A5. Pages 100 Synopsis An important provision of the European Convention on Human Rights is that in the event of a violation being found, not only is the state in question required to redress the consequences of the violation vis-à-vis the applicant – by such means as reopening of proceedings at the origin of the violation, reversal of a judicial verdict, discontinuation of expulsion proceedings or, where necessary, payment of a monetary award to the applicant; but it must also take general measures to prevent the repetition of the violation. These latter measures may take the form, for example, of a change in legislation, recognition of the Court’s judgment in national case-law, the appointment of extra judges or magistrates to absorb a backlog of cases, the construction of detention centres suitable for juvenile delinquents, the introduction of training for the police, or other similar steps. In this study, Elisabeth Lambert-Abdelgawad examines both individual measures and general measures taken by states in accordance with the Court’s judgments and with the supervisory proceedings of the Committee of Ministers, as published in its human rights (DH) resolutions. Price: $ 20.00 ISBN # 978-92-871-6373-8 More details...

Asylum and the European Convention on Human Rights (Human Rights Files No. 9) (2007) Author:Nuala Mole Format:16x24 cm. Pages 152. Political upheavals, economic reforms, social instability and civil war have all been factors contributing to changes in the mixed flows of migrants both to and within Europe. Many of those in need of international protection are forced to seek it in Europe and the new member states of the enlarged Council of Europe are now also experiencing the arrival of asylum seekers. This revised edition considers the substantial body of case law of the European Court of Human Rights which has examined the compatibility of the Convention with measures taken by states in relation to all aspects of the asylum process. It also observes the role of subsidiary protection offered by the Strasbourg organs in protecting those at risk of prohibited treatment. In addition, the study considers the increasingly relevant provisions of EU law developments in the field, as well as measures taken in the context of terrorist threats – both of which have had a significant impact on the practical circumstances and law on refugees and asylum seekers. Price: $ 38.00 ISBN # ISBN 978-92-871-6217-5 More details...

Social security as a human right - The protection afforded by the European Convention on Human Rights (Human Rights Files No. 23) (2007) Format: 20x14 cm. Pages 70. Synopsis There is no mention in the European Convention on Human Rights of rights in the field of social security. Nevertheless, the Convention does protect certain of these rights which come into its area of application and this study sets out to explain how. It also examines recent developments in the relevant case-law of the European Court of Human Rights which, as well as affording procedural guarantees, has widened and strengthened the material protection of specific rights. In addition, examples are given of measures taken in the member states following judgments of the Court in cases concerning social security. This sort of judgment is becoming more common, giving the Convention an ever-expanding social aspect which has an important impact at national level. Price: $ 15.00 ISBN # ISBN 978-92-871-6261-8 More details...

The length of civil and criminal proceedings in the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights (Human Rights Files No. 16) 2nd ed. (2007) Author:Frédéric Edel Format:A 5 Pages 104. No. of pages : 104 Price : € 15 / US$ 23 Synopsis Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights lays down as one of the guarantees of a fair trial the requirement that proceedings should take place within a "reasonable time". In terms of numbers, this consideration alone has been the subject of almost one-third of the judgments delivered by the Court since 1 968. Much can be learnt from the wealth of case-law produced, founded on a wide interpretation of the procedures that are subject to this need for rapidity. In terms of quality, the right to a reasonable time-limit in legal proceedings is an original and fundamental element of the Convention and its supervisory mechanism. By creating a genuine right for the public to have cases heard within a reasonable time, and by imposing sanctions on states which fail to observe this condition, the European human rights protection system has played a decisive role in fighting against the sometimes excessive time required to obtain justice on the European continent. In addition, the European Court of Human Rights has obliged member states to set up, within their internal legal systems, public to bring actions against infringements of this right, defining at both European and national level what constitutes a delay which may be unreasonable and thus subject to sanction. Price: $ 23.00 ISBN # ISBN 978-92-871-6266-3 More details...

Freedom of expression in Europe - Case-law concerning Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Human rights files No. 18. (revised 2007) Format:A 5 . Pages 186. Updated edition of March 2007. The European Court of Human Rights has always defended the idea that freedom of expression has an essential role to play in a democratic society, helping to foster the development of an open, tolerant society in which human rights are respected. Freedom of expression is not absolute and unconditional, however; there are certain limits which must be respected. How can racist, xenophobic propaganda be proscribed without trespassing on individual freedom of expression? How can a suspect's right to be presumed innocent be protected without placing restrictions on the public's right to information? Where should we draw the line concerning the criticism of politicians by the media? It is by answering these and many similar questions over a period of almsost fifty years that the European Court of Human Rights has developed its case-law in respect of Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, presented in summary form in this book. Contents I. Introduction II. The case-law relating to freedom of expression A. Media freedom 1. Judgments of the Court 2. Decisions and reports of the Commission and the Court B. Regulating broadcasting 1. Judgments of the Court 2. Decisions and reports of the Commission and the Court C. Access to information 1. Judgments of the Court 2. Decisions of the Commission and the Court D. Commercial statements 1. Judgments of the Court 2. Decisions of the Commission and the Court E. Protection of the general interest 1. Judgments of the Court 2. Decisions and reports of the Commission and the Court F. Protection of other individual rights 1. Judgments of the Court 2. Decisions of the Commission and the Court G. Maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary 1. Judgments of the Court 2. Decisions of the Commission and the Court III. Main judgments, decisions and reports 1. Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights 2. Decisions Price: $ 35.00 ISBN # 978-92-871-6094-2 More details...

Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights - The rights guaranteed and the protection mechanism (Human Rights Files No. 1) (2005) Format A-5. 120 Pages. The model system created by the European Convention on Human Rights is internationally renowned. The rights it protects are among the most important, covering not only civil and political rights, but also certain social and economic rights,such as the right to respect for personal possessions. The European Court of Human Rights stands at the heart of the protection mechanism guaranteeing these rights. An entirely judicial system since the adoption and entry into force of Protocol No. 11, it is to be made even more effective by the improvements provided for by Protocol No. 14 Price: $ 23.00 ISBN # 92-871-5715-4 / 978-92-871-5715-7 More details...

Environmental protection and the European Convention on Human Rights (Human Rights File No. 21) Council of Europe publication(2005) Author: Daniel García San José Format: A 5 No. of pages:76 Nowhere in the European Convention on Human Rights does the word appear. In any event, its drafters would have had a different view of the term from ours, over half a century later. Recent years have seen a growing awareness of the environment as something to be protected, rather than taken for granted. Nevertheless, as the European Court has said on more than one occasion, the Convention is a “living instrument”, which has shown itself capable of adapting with the times; and today,some analysts see in the Court’s case-law a tendency to interpret certain provisions of the Convention as affording at least a degree of environmental protection, thus recognising a“human right to the environment”. In this study, Daniel García San José examines the material in detail to confront the question“Does the European Convention on Human Rights provide the right to the environment?” Price: $ 15.00 ISBN # 92-871-5698-0 / 978-92-871-5698-3 More details...

Article 9 on the European Convention on Human Rights - Freedom of thought, conscience and religion (Human Rights Files No. 20) Co8uncil of Europe publication(2005) Author(s) : Jean-François Renucci Format: A 5 No. of pages :116 Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights guarantees freedom of thought, conscience and religion. The protection it affords is of such significance that the judges of the European Court of Human Rights regard it as one of the cornerstones of démocratic society. The freedoms Article 9 guarantees have two essential aspects: internal, covering the freedom to hold convictions and beliefs, and external, covering the freedom to manifest one's convictions and beliefs. The first of these freedoms is absolute, the second relative, but in neither case can their importance be undervalued . Price: $ 23.00 ISBN # 92-871-5626-3 / 978-92-871-5626-6 More details...

The European Convention on Human rights and property rights (Human Rights Files No. 11 Rev.) - Out of stock! Price: $ 15.00 ISBN # 92-871-3722-6 / 978-92-871-3722-7 More details...

The execution of judgements of the European Court of Human Rights (Human rights files No. 19) Price: $ 12.00 ISBN # 92-871-5017-6 / 978-92-871-5017-2 More details...

Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights - The protection of liberty and security of person (Human Rights Files No. 12 revised) Price: $ 23.00 ISBN # 92-871-5019-2 / 978-92-871-5019-6 More details...

The position of aliens in relation to the European Convention on Human Rights (Human Rights File No. 8 revised) Price: $ 18.00 ISBN # 92-871-4618-7 / 978-92-871-4618-2 More details...

The margin of appreciation: interpretation and discretion under the European convention on Human Rights (Human Rights files No. 17) Price: $ 15.00 ISBN # 92-871-4350-1 / 978-92-871-4350-1 More details...

The exceptions to Article 8 to 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Human Rights Files No. 15) Price: $ 15.00 ISBN # 92-871-3373-5 / 978-92-871-3373-1 More details...

Equality between the sexes and the European Convention on Human Rights (No. 14) Price: $ 15.00 ISBN # 92-871-2671-2 / 978-92-871-2671-9 More details...