Monthly Archives: October 2012

October 31, 2012 - Strengthening Democracy

Podcast: Georgia, politics and the World Forum For Democracy

Teona Lebanidze and David Tsintskaladze discuss their work in the Georgia School of Political Studies and review the Strasbourg World Forum for Democracy.

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October 31, 2012 - Against Corruption

Liechtenstein: First report on fighting corruption

The Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) report shows a “clear need to improve awareness of situations that give rise to conflicts of interest.”

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October 30, 2012 - European Convention of Human Rights

Prisoners awarded €12,000 over Poland’s “dangerous detainee” regime

Two prisoners alleged that the “dangerous detainee” regime – involving solitary confinement, humiliating daily strip-searches, excessive restrictions on contact with family and other detainees – amounted to inhuman and degrading treatment.

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October 30, 2012 - European Convention of Human Rights

Court: Teenage girl who was raped should have been given unhindered access to abortion

The case concerned the difficulties encountered by a teenage girl, who had become pregnant as a result of rape, in obtaining access to an abortion, in particular due to the lack of a clear legal framework, procrastination of medical staff and also as a result of harassment.

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October 29, 2012 - European Convention of Human Rights

Judges throw out Hizbullah convict’s protest against Turkey

Turkish national complaining about length of pre-trial detention could have sought compensation in Turkish courts before taking his case to Strasbourg.

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