Case Law

Application for judicial review.

23 April 2009 | Judicial Body: Canada: Federal Court | Topic(s): Combatants / Former combatants - Criminal justice - Effective remedy - Jurisdiction - Juvenile justice system - Right to justice - Terrorism | Countries: Canada - United States of America

8 April 2009 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: High Court (England and Wales) | Topic(s): Criminal justice - Extradition - Genocide - Prosecution vs persecution - Right to justice | Countries: Rwanda - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

31 March 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Criminal justice - Freedom of movement - Right to family life - Right to justice | Countries: Libya - Poland

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

12 March 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Access to procedures - Arbitrary arrest and detention - Criminal justice - Extradition - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Refugees - Right to justice | Countries: Belarus - Ukraine

Cet arrêt deviendra définitif dans les conditions définies à l'article 44 § 2 de la Convention. Il peut subir des retouches de forme.

24 February 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Criminal justice - Effective remedy - Expulsion - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - National security / Public order - Right to justice - Right to life - Terrorism | Countries: Italy - Tunisia

Cet arrêt est définitif. Il peut subir des retouches de forme.

19 February 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Anti-terrorism law - Arbitrary arrest and detention - Criminal justice - Effective remedy - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Pre-trial detention - Right to justice - Right to liberty and security - Terrorism | Countries: France - Jordan - Morocco - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

This judgment is final but may be subject to editorial revision.

19 February 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Anti-terrorism law - Arbitrary arrest and detention - Criminal justice - Effective remedy - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Pre-trial detention - Right to justice - Right to liberty and security - Terrorism | Countries: France - Jordan - Morocco - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

On appeal from the Court of Appeal (England and Wales): MT (Algeria), RB (Algeria), U (Algeria) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 808; and Othman (Jordan) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWCA Civ 290.

18 February 2009 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: House of Lords (Judicial Committee) | Topic(s): Appeal / Right to appeal - Convention refugee - Criminal justice - Deportation / Forcible return - Diplomatic assurances - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Exclusion clauses - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Jurisdiction - National security / Public order - Right to justice - Right to liberty and security - Terrorism | Countries: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cet arrêt deviendra définitif dans les conditions définies à l'article 44 § 2 de la Convention. Il peut subir des retouches de forme.

17 February 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Criminal justice - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Legal representation / Legal aid - Pre-trial detention - Right to justice | Countries: Turkey

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

20 January 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Children's rights - Criminal justice - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Legal representation / Legal aid - Mental health - Pre-trial detention - Public health - Right to justice - Right to liberty and security | Countries: Turkey