Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / Protection of Human Rights and Legal Interests by the European Convention in Russia and Germany

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Issue
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2017 10 (7)
Authors
Pushkina, Anna
Contact information
Pushkina, Anna: Siberian Federal University 79 Svobodny, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russia;
Keywords
preventive protection of human rights; European Court of Human Rights
Abstract

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is an international treaty aimed at protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe. The Convention came into force on 3 September 1953. All member states of the Council of Europe ratified the Convention, which established the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). The main purpose of this research is to demonstrate preventive mechanisms that the ECtHR can use in order to protect human rights and legitimate interests. Numerous works in the field show that any person whose rights have been violated by a state can submit a claim to the Court and count on its assistance. Firstly, the article discusses some judgements of the ECtHR against Germany and Russia. Secondly, the author outlines the conclusions of the Court in respect of these cases. In addition, the article illustrates the possibility of preventive protection by the ECtHR. Basically, the decisions of the Court stimulate positive changes in Russian and German legal frameworks and ensure proper implementation of human rights and legal interests. All in all, the European Court of Human Rights protects human rights not only in a repressive, but also in a preventive way

Pages
1109-1112
Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/33666

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