October 25, 2012 - Strengthening Democracy

Podcast: Youth, democracy and fighting hate speech

In this podcast, Snežana Samardžić-Marković discusses young people’s contribution to European democracy promotion and the Spring launch of the online anti-hate speech campaign.

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October 25, 2012 - Against Torture

Report: “Disturbing proportion” of arrested suspects allege Geneva police ill-treatment

In the Canton of Geneva, a disturbing proportion of persons with whom the delegation spoke, including juveniles, made allegations, often supported by medical evidence, about physical ill-treatment by the police at the time of, or just after, apprehension.

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October 24, 2012 - Uncategorized

Court: British woman to make compensation appeal after “shaken baby” conviction quashed

Allen v. the United Kingom, concerns the refusal to grant compensation to a mother convicted of the manslaughter of her four-month old son, following the quashing of her conviction on appeal.

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October 24, 2012 - European Convention of Human Rights

Hungary court judgments highlight treatment of asylum seekers

Two complaints from asylum-seekers against Hungary alleged a violation of the right to liberty and security.

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October 24, 2012 - Society

Podcast: Croatia, politics and the World Forum For Democracy

Anastasya Raditya-Ležaić reviews the Strasbourg World Forum for Democracy. She also explains the work and value of the Croatian School of Political Studies, which is supported by the Council of Europe.

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