Europe
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Human rights law in turbulent times: what role for the local level?
This blog emphasises the potential of local governments to foster a human rights culture, highlighting the…
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Education as Part of the Rule of Law Checklist
This blog post discusses revisions to the Venice Commission’s Rule of Law Checklist. The updates emphasise…
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Book review: Children Protection and the European Court of Human Rights
The book “Children Protection and the European Court of Human Rights” examines the complexities surrounding children’s…
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Perpetual Repression: How Belarus Uses Forced Exile and Unresolved Criminal Status Against Former Political Prisoners
The article discusses how the release of political prisoners in Belarus, particularly after 2020, does not…
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Will The Hague Really Look North? The ICC and EU Crimes Against Migrants
By Adrian Gjoshi. Europe and the International Criminal Court (ICC) stand at a pivotal moment. For…
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France’s failure to comply with Articles 3 and 8 ECHR: Inadequate procedural safeguards for sexual violence in the workplace and a deficient legal framework for non-consensual sexual acts
By Samira Allioui. The ECtHR has recently found France’s legal framework on sexual violence to be…
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Rolling Back Rights at Europe’s Borders: How the ECtHR is Shifting its Core Values
By Magdalena Kmak and Witold Klaus. The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) is increasingly prioritizing…
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The Case of Palantir: The Underappreciated Multifaceted Human Rights Threat(s) of Subcontracting National Defence
By Kristof Heidemann. Democratic states are increasingly dependent on private companies like Palantir, jeopardizing national security…
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Expropriation by Default: Environmental Displacement and Judicial Remedies– The Case of Ocnele Mari
By Maria-Ecaterina Nistor Due to large-scale environmental degradation caused by decades of state-run mining, residents from…
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Will the Tate Brothers Return to Romania to Face Trial?
By Maria-Ecaterina Nistor. This blog post critiques Romania’s decision to lift travel restrictions on Andrew and…
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Living the Internalised Border: Lessons for Finland’s Updated Integration Act
By Dionysia Kang. Finland’s updated Integration Act shifts the burden of integration onto immigrants, emphasizing language…
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Exploiting Talent: The Challenges of Protecting Minor Players in Football Industry
By Rasoul Rahmani. The football industry thrives on scouting and developing young talent, but this system…