October 20, 2011 - European Convention of Human Rights

Court rules against Ljubljana prison conditions

Conditions in Ljubljana Prison amounted to the degrading treatment of convicts, Strasbourg human rights judges declared today.

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October 20, 2011 - European Convention of Human Rights

Judges back French prisoner in human rights row

A high risk French prisoner who suffered broken ribs whilst in detention has been awarded €10,000 by human rights judges.

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October 20, 2011 - Strengthening Democracy

Whitmore wants action on Turkey’s “massive detention” of local politicians

The invitation to the Commissioner for Human Rights was announced earlier today by Congress President Keith Whitmore. His request follows a visit by his organisation to the imprisoned mayor Leyla Güven on 6 October.

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October 20, 2011 - Commissioner for Human Rights

Documentary: The fight against homophobia and transphobia in Europe

A documentary film is now available which focusses on the launch of the Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg’s report on homophobia and transphobia in Europe.

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October 19, 2011 - Strengthening Democracy

Jagland: Globalisation and freedom are transforming Europe

Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland told the 21st Congress Session that “there are two transforming forces in today’s world: one is economic, the other is the quest for freedom.”

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