Human rights / Freedom of expression

1. The present cases concern restrictions on the freedom of expression and association of Russian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which have been categorised as “foreign agents” funded by “foreign sources” and exercising “political activity”.

14 June 2022 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Legal Instrument: 1950 European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) | Topic(s): Freedom of assembly and association - Freedom of expression | Countries: Russian Federation

This judgment will become final in the circumstances set out in Article 44 § 2 of the Convention. It may be subject to editorial revision.

26 February 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Freedom of expression - Independence of judiciary - Persecution based on class/wealth/occupation | Countries: Russian Federation

This is an unofficial translation provided by UNHCR Moscow

16 March 2004 | Judicial Body: Russian Federation: District Courts | Topic(s): Freedom of expression - Freedom of speech - Persecution based on political opinion | Countries: Iraq - Russian Federation

Heard: 31 July 2002; Judgment: 12 December 2002.

12 December 2002 | Judicial Body: Canada: Federal Court | Topic(s): Freedom of expression - Freedom of speech - Persecution based on political opinion - Well-founded fear of persecution | Countries: Canada - Russian Federation

This is an unofficial translation.

28 November 2002 | Judicial Body: Russian Federation: District Courts | Topic(s): Freedom of expression - Freedom of speech - Persecution based on political opinion | Countries: Russian Federation - Sierra Leone