The European Court of Human Rights
Marko Vujosevic
THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS Established in 1959, this international court rules on state or individual applications alleging violations of political and civil rights established by the European Convention on Human Rights. Since 1998, the European Court of Human Rights has sat as a full-time court which individuals can apply to directly. The European Court of Human Rights has returned over 10,000 judgements over the course of almost 50 years. Countries
concerned are legally bound by its judgements, forcing governments to change their administrative and legislation practice in a range of areas. The European Court of Human Rights’ case-law makes the Convention a powerful instrument in terms of creating a framework for democracy and the rule of law, and meeting new challenges in Europe. Designed by Lord Richard Rogers, a celebrated British architect, the Human Rights Building was completed in 1994. Located in Strasbourg, the building is recognized worldwide today. It is from here that the European Court of Human Rights monitors and oversees respect for human rights for individuals living in its 46 Council of Europe member states. Comprising a registry of approximately 640 agents, just under half of whom are lawyers, the European Court of Human Rights effectively protects the civil liberties of circa 700 million Europeans currently.
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Designed by Lord Richard Rogers, a celebrated British architect, the Human Rights Building was completed in 1994. Located in Strasbourg, the building is recognized worldwide today.
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