European Convention on Human Rights

International treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe

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The European Convention on Human Rights is an supranational convention to protect human rights and political freedoms in Europe. Drafted in 1950 by the newly formed Council of Europe, the convention entered into force on 3 September 1953. All Council of Europe member states are party to the convention and new members are expected to ratify the convention at the earliest opportunity.

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Tories push for UK to leave ECHR to 'control borders' The Conservatives are pushing for the UK to leave the ECHR, claiming it is limiting the government’s abilities to control borders. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the government should be able.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:58Published 4 days ago

Nine EU countries seek European human rights convention's rethink on migration Nine EU countries seek European human rights convention's rethink on migration In an open letter spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:48Published 3 weeks ago

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'Risk of extortion from prisoners, officials in Tihar': UK court rejects India's appeal on Sanjay Bhandari's extradition discharge The Indian government's attempt to appeal Sanjay Bhandari's discharge in the UK Supreme Court has been rejected, raising concerns about potential risks to Bhandari in Tihar jail, including extortion.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 8, 2025
Why Denmark denied India's extradition request for Niels Holck? How is he linked to 1995 Purulia arms drop case? The court ruled that sending Holck to India would violate Denmark's extradition act due to a risk that he would be subjected to treatment in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights DNA - Published on August 30, 2024

Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat says he would be prepared to leave ECHR Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has said he is prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights if it "doesn't serve our interests". Sky News - Published on July 25, 2024
Ireland launches legal challenge against UK's Northern Ireland Legacy Bill The Irish government is to bring a legal case against the UK under the European Convention on Human Rights. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023
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Braverman 'encouraged' by talks with human rights court in push to have migrants sent to Rwanda Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said she is "encouraged" by "constructive" discussions with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) about the injunction that halted migrant flights to Rwanda. Sky News - Published on March 20, 2023