Court decision leaves Italy facing €750,000 human rights bill

The 18 March refusal of the Itallian government’s request in the case Grossi and Others v. Italy (no. 18791/03) means the court’s 30 October 2012 judgement is now final. The court decided that the applicants should receive EUR 734,000 in respect of pecuniary damage and EUR 20,000 in respect of non-pecuniary damage.

Moot court university challenge

The competition, organised by the European Law Students Association (ELSA) and backed financially by Ireland, Andorra and Poland, simulates the procedure of complaints to the European Court of Human Rights.

Judges set to rule on French copyright infringement human rights complaint

Three fashion photographers convicted of copyright infringement, will find out tomorrow if human rights judges back their protest against France.

Human rights activists challenge Greek court practice in Strasbourg complaint

Judges will reveal their decision tomorrow in a complaint against Greece brought by the NGO Greek Helsinki Monitor.

Happy New Year: What you might have missed

A few interesting Council of Europe news stories from the holiday period. Happy New Year!