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Conference on harmonisation of case law and judicial practice
A high-level conference on the harmonisation of case law and judicial practice tackles inconsistent interpretations of legal instruments that adversely affect their implementation – and result in numerous complaints brought before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Most such cases do not...
The law on freedom of assembly in the Russian Federation needs thorough revision
Human rights Commissioner Nils Muižnieks publishes memorandum
Award of "Meritorious for Justice " medal to President of Consultative Council of European Judges Nils Engstad
Nils Engstad, President of the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE), was awarded the medal of the National Council of the Judicial of Poland “ Meritorious for Justice – Bene Merentibus Iustitiae” for his work on behalf of the CCJE in defending the independence of judges and courts in...
Fighting corruption in France: what progress?
In a report published today, the Council of Europe's anti-corruption group (GRECO) reviews a number of measures taken by France since 2009. While it welcomes France's implementation of recommendations on the criminalisation of acts of corruption, particularly the extension of the limitation...
