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CCPE: Opinion on the Practical Independence of Prosecutors 
29 January 2022
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 25-26 November 2021, the Consultative Council of European Prosecutors (CCPE) adopted Opinion No. 16 (2021) regarding the implications of decisions of international courts and treaty bodies on the practical independence of prosecutors. The Opinion is designed to guide States’ judicial and prosecutorial reforms … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
CEPEJ: Action Plan on the Digitalisation of Justice 
29 January 2022 (updated 3 years, 10 months ago)
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 4/2021
On 8-9 December 2021, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) adopted an Action Plan on digitalisation for a better justice. The four-year plan aims to reconcile the efficiency of new technologies and respect for fundamental rights (in particular Art. 6 ECHR), … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
ECtHR: Judicial Reform in Ukraine Seriously Undermined Independence of the Judiciary 
17 November 2021
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
Following judicial reforms in Ukraine, the ECtHR dealt with the independence of the Ukrainian judiciary in a chamber judgment in the case of Gumenyuk and others v. Ukraine on 22 July 2021. The case concerned eight judges of the former Supreme Court of Ukraine, elected … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
ECtHR: Disciplinary Chamber of the Polish Supreme Court in Breach of the ECHR 
17 November 2021
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 22 July 2021, the ECtHR held in a chamber judgment in Reczkowicz v. Poland that the Disciplinary Chamber of the Polish Supreme Court is not a tribunal established by law within the meaning of the ECHR. The case is one of 38 applications against … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
ECtHR: Right of Access to a Court in Respect of Administrative Decisions 
17 November 2021
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 20 July 2021, the ECtHR held in a chamber judgment in Loquifer v. Belgium that the right of access to a court (Art. 6 § 1 ECHR) in respect of administrative decisions implies the possibility of remedy by a judicial body. The case involved … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
New Factsheet on ECtHR Case Law on Independence of Justice 
17 November 2021
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 28 July 2021, the ECtHR published a new factsheet on the independence of justice systems (available in English and French). The cases are broken down as follows:Key aspects of independence and the right to a fair trial;Independence criteria for a “tribunal … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
ECtHR: New Website for Applicants 
17 November 2021
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has launched a new website for applicants. It is available in all official languages of the CoE Member States. The site clearly explains the formalities of the application process, the admissibility requirements, and the procedure before the … Read more
EU Human Rights Issues
Protocol No. 15 to ECHR Enters into Force 
17 November 2021
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 1 August 2021, Protocol No. 15 (adopted in 2013) amending the ECHR, entered into force. The Protocol amends the Preamble to the Convention, which now includes a reference to the subsidiarity principle and to the margin of appreciation doctrine (→eucrim 1/2021 p.39). … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
Human Rights Commissioner: 2020 Activity Report 
7 July 2021
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 21 April 2021, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, published her 2020 annual activity report, which covers the main problems, challenges, and opportunities European countries are facing in the field of human rights. In the current global context, … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
Ambiguous Position of Italian Constitutional Court on Life Imprisonment 
4 May 2021
Lucia Parlato Lucia Parlato
On 15 April 2021, the Italian Constitutional Court ruled on the constitutionality of life imprisonment. The main issue concerned the possibility of granting release on licence to convicted criminals sentenced to life imprisonment for very severe offences. Read more
Human Rights Issues Organised Crime
Human Rights Commissioner: Annual Activity Report 
24 August 2020
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 21 April 2020, The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, published her 2019 annual activity report covering the main problems, challenges, and opportunities European countries are facing in the field of human rights. In the current context, the Commissioner particularly … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
CoE Report: Policing Regarding Hate Speech and Racism in Germany 
4 June 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 17 March 2020, the European Commission on Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) published a report on Germany. The report focuses on (1) effective equality and access to rights; (2) hate speech and hate-motivated violence; (3) integration and inclusion. Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
EU Action Plan on Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy in the World 
26 April 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 25 March 2020, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR/VP) presented their plans for the future EU policy on strengthening human rights and democracy in the EU’s external actions. The package presented to the … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Human Rights Issues
Council Updates EU Guidelines Against Torture and Ill-Treatment 
11 January 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 16 September 2019, the Council adopted revised Guidelines on EU policy towards third countries on torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. The purpose of the Guidelines is to provide practical guidance to EU institutions and Member States, which can be … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Human Rights Issues
Council: EU Should Accede to ECHR 
11 January 2020 (updated 6 years, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At their Council meeting on 7 October 2019, the ministers of justice of the EU Member States reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to acceding to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The ministers also agreed to supplementary negotiating directives. They will be addressed to … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Human Rights Issues
Annual Activity Report by Human Rights Commissioner 
3 June 2019
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 8 April 2019, the Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, presented her first annual activity report before the Parliamentary Assembly. Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues