April 16, 2013 - European Convention of Human Rights

Judges make €1.4 million award after Turkey human rights breaches

Judges have today made awards totalling more than €1.4 million, in recognition of human rights breaches by Turkey during a military operation.

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April 9, 2013 - European Convention of Human Rights

Judges make €69,000 award after hospital ‘shortcomings’ lead to pregnant Turkish woman’s death

Judges ruled today that the lack of medical assistance for a pregnant woman requiring emergency treatment breached Article 2 of the human rights convention.

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April 8, 2013 - European Convention of Human Rights

Convict awaits court decision on United Kingdom human rights challenge

A rapist jailed in the United Kingdom and detained in prison beyond the length of his sentence, will find out tomorrow if judges accept that his human rights have been breached.

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March 21, 2013 - Strengthening Democracy

Thorbjørn Jagland welcomes Abdullah Öcalan’s ceasefire call

The Secretary General said Öcalan’s announcement, timed to coincide with Kurdish new year celebrations, is a “positive signal which I hope will lead to an end to violence and lasting peace.”

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February 26, 2013 - European Convention of Human Rights

€100,000 court award after Turkey human rights breach

Judges have awarded €100,000 to protestors after agreeing that Turkey breached human rights laws during a military operation.

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