Strasbourg, 29/1/2013 – “The “erasure” of thousands of people from the Register of Permanent Residents of Slovenia in 1992 continues to adversely affect the human rights of many ‘erased’ persons. The Slovenian government should step up its efforts and provide … More

Strasbourg, 24.01.2013 – “I welcome the decision of the Russian Government to request the publication of this report as a sign of openness which I trust will continue in the future,” said Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland. “ … More

The judicial year of the European Court of Human Rights will open on 25 January 2013. One hundred and fifty eminent figures from the European judicial scene will attend a seminar organised for the occasion. The seminar will take place … More

22.01.2013 – “The European Court of Human Rights is not only a cornerstone in the defense of fundamental rights, but also a reference point for national judges”, declared the Italian Justice Minister Paola Severino, while addressing PACE on Tuesday, January … More

Strasbourg, 15/1/2013 – “Citizenship is the ‘right to have rights’. Without citizenship, one lacks not only political rights, but often social and economic rights as well. On a symbolic level, citizenship implies being a full member of a national community, … More