February 15, 2012 - European Convention of Human Rights

Judges confirm Russia pay-out

The case concerned the suicide in 2001 of Shumkova’s 49-year-old son in prison where he had been serving a sentence for murder and perjury.

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February 10, 2012 - Strengthening Democracy

Neelie Kroes: Hungary should accept Council of Europe advice

Neelie Kroes Vice President Of The European Commission said: “The Hungarian authorities should accept and implement any concrete recommendations that would be made by the Council of Europe.”

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February 10, 2012 - Commissioner for Human Rights

Hammarberg highlights “enduring problem” of Iceland’s domestic violence

“Violence against women remains an enduring problem in Iceland,” the Commissioner for Human Rights said at the close of his two-day country visit. “The police, the prosecution service and the courts all have a central role to play in enforcing the current legislation against gender-based violence and bringing perpetrators to justice.”

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February 10, 2012 - Against Racism

Jagland: Migration debate hijacked by extremists on both sides

In Helsinki later today, the Secretary General will argue that “emotions weaken the voice of reason” and will confirm his fear that a continued polarisation of the migration and diversity debate will threaten Europe’s stability and security.

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February 9, 2012 - Parliamentary Assembly

Giacomo Santini: Greece’s anti-immigration fence “will not solve anything”

“The solution lies elsewhere,” says Giacomo Santini, President of the Parliamentary Assembly’s Migration Committee. “Greece is on its knees and needs assistance and support. Europe must show greater solidarity and share responsibility where migration is concerned.

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