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world19 days ago•4 min saved

French survivors urge end to statute of limitations on rape

More than 50 women in France have formed Survivors' Voices to demand abolishing the statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault, arguing that the current limits (20 years for adults, 30 years from the crime for minors) deny justice and ignore lasting trauma. They point to alleged cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, and Mohammed Al Fayed, and one member, Lisa Brinkworth, is pursuing a case at the European Court of Human Rights after her assault claim against Gerald Marie was blocked by the time limit. The group’s press conference and responses from the BBC and authorities are noted as part of the push for reform.

via BBC|

#european-court-of-human-rights #france #rape

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Pope appeals for justice over mafia-linked toxic dumping in Italy's Land of Fires

Pope Leo visited Acerra near Naples to meet families affected by mafia‑linked illegal toxic dumping in the Terra dei Fuochi and urged accountability, as the European Court of Human Rights ruled Italy had been aware of pollution since 1988 but failed to protect residents. The case affects about 2.9 million people across 90 municipalities, with cancer and other illnesses cited and dozens of young deaths reported, while officials have identified more dumping sites nationwide and PFAS contamination near Vicenza, underscoring the pope’s Laudato Si environmental agenda.

via The Guardian|

#camorra #european-court-of-human-rights #mafia-toxic-waste-dumping

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Spain Grants Right-to-Die Victory for Noelia Castillo Ramos, Who Dies at 25

Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, who had sought a medically assisted death in Spain since 2024, died after a legal battle with her father over the right to end her life; the European Court of Human Rights upheld a Spanish court’s ruling in her favor, cementing her right to die under Spain's 2021 law.

via The New York Times|

#assisted-dying #european-court-of-human-rights #legal-battle

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Caster Semenya Wins Partial Victory in Long Legal Battle Over Sex Eligibility Rules

Caster Semenya, a South African runner and Olympic gold medalist, celebrated a European court ruling that recognized her case as requiring rigorous judicial review, highlighting her fight against policies requiring her to lower testosterone levels to compete in women's sports. The court's decision, which does not change current rules but orders a review, marks a partial victory and underscores ongoing debates about gender, fairness, and human rights in athletics.

via The Guardian|

#athletes-rights #caster-semenya #european-court-of-human-rights

world1 year ago•3 min saved

European Court Finds Russia Responsible for MH17 Downing and Ukraine Violations

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia was responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014, killing 38 Australians and others, and found Russia guilty of violating international law by backing separatists in Ukraine. The court's decision, which Russia plans to ignore, marks a significant milestone for victims' families and underscores ongoing tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.

via The Guardian|

#european-court-of-human-rights #mh17 #russia

world1 year ago•5 min saved

European Court Holds Russia Responsible for MH17 Downing and Ukraine Rights Violations

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia is responsible for human rights violations in Ukraine since 2014, including the downing of MH17, marking a historic legal judgment with widespread international backing, and setting a precedent for holding Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine.

via Euromaidan Press|

#european-court-of-human-rights #human-rights-violations #mh17

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Swiss Climate Verdict: Women's Litigation Opens New Era for Net Zero"

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland, ordering the country to take action to combat climate change after finding that its inaction puts its citizens at risk. The ruling, which cannot be appealed, has sparked debate in Switzerland, where the political system, governed by popular referendums, may complicate reform efforts. The country's strong ties to the fossil fuel industry and its financial sector's involvement in climate-damaging transactions have also come under scrutiny, with calls for stricter regulation and changes in investment policies.

via Reuters|

#climate-change #environment #european-court-of-human-rights

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Swiss Women's Landmark ECHR Victory: Climate Change as a Human Rights Issue"

A group of 2,000 elderly Swiss women, known as KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz, won a landmark climate case against Switzerland at the European Court of Human Rights, which found the country's climate policies inadequate and in violation of the women's human rights. The ruling sets a precedent for European citizens and civil society groups to sue their countries for better climate policy and could influence other international bodies. The women's strategy highlighted their medical vulnerability to excessive heat caused by climate change, and while Switzerland will now be obligated to update its climate change policies, the court cannot dictate specific policies. This legal victory may encourage more domestic cases and influence other international bodies to address climate change and human rights.

via Vox.com|

#climate-change #environment #european-court-of-human-rights

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"European Court Rules Swiss Women's Climate Case a Human Rights Victory"

Europe's highest human rights court ruled in favor of a group of older Swiss women, stating that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change. The ruling sets a legal precedent in the Council of Europe's 46 member states and could lead to more legal challenges. The court found that Switzerland had failed to comply with its duties to combat climate change, violating the women's rights. This decision could have implications for other countries in the Council of Europe, including the 27 EU nations.

via The Associated Press|

#climate-change #environment #european-court-of-human-rights

environment-human-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

European Court: Switzerland Violated Human Rights in Landmark Climate Case

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Switzerland violated the human rights of a group of older Swiss women by failing to take adequate action to combat climate change, setting a precedent for similar cases across Europe. The court rejected cases brought by a French mayor and a group of young Portuguese people, but the landmark decision raises judicial pressure on governments to address the climate crisis. The ruling is expected to influence climate action and litigation across Europe and beyond, emphasizing the link between weak government climate policies and fundamental human rights violations.

via The Guardian|

#climate-change #environment-human-rights #european-court-of-human-rights

climate-change2 years ago•5 min saved

European Human Rights Court Rulings Set to Shape Climate Litigation

The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on three climate cases, including a lawsuit by Portuguese youths against 32 European countries for failing to avert catastrophic climate change, and cases brought by elderly Swiss women and a former French mayor. The verdicts will determine whether weak climate change policies violate human rights, potentially setting a precedent for future climate litigation and influencing national emissions reduction targets. A ruling against the governments could lead to revised targets and further litigation, while a loss for the claimants could deter future legal action. The outcomes will also have implications beyond Europe, potentially impacting climate litigation in other countries.

via Reuters|

#climate-change #climate-litigation #european-court-of-human-rights

climate-change2 years ago•3 min saved

"European Human Rights Court Delivers Landmark Ruling on Climate Change Cases"

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of a group of elderly Swiss women, stating that the Swiss government's inadequate efforts to combat climate change violated the human right to a private and family life. The ruling could set a precedent for climate litigation across Europe and beyond. While the court threw out two similar cases, the Swiss verdict, which cannot be appealed, may compel the government to take greater action on reducing emissions, including revising its 2030 emissions reductions targets to align with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

via Reuters|

#climate-change #climate-litigation #emissions-reduction

legal-international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

European Court Chief Urges UK Compliance with Rwanda Rulings

The president of the European Court of Human Rights emphasizes the legal obligation for countries to comply with its injunctions, amid UK ministers considering ignoring them in relation to the Rwanda bill aiming to halt legal challenges against plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. The bill, which could breach the European Convention on Human Rights, faces opposition in the House of Lords, with the court president's comments adding to the pressure on the government's plan.

via BBC.com|

#asylum-seekers #european-court-of-human-rights #legal-international-relations

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Breivik's Lawsuit: Alleged Human Rights Breach in Norway"

Convicted mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik is suing the Norwegian state for alleged human rights breaches due to his solitary confinement, claiming it constitutes inhumane treatment. Despite being held in a well-equipped prison complex, his lawyer argues that he is unable to form meaningful relationships with the outside world. Breivik's previous similar claim was initially accepted but later overturned, and he was judged to show no signs of rehabilitation. The state rejects his claims, and the trial is being held in the prison where he is detained.

via Euronews|

#anders-behring-breivik #european-court-of-human-rights #human-rights

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Norway Faces Lawsuit from Mass Killer Over Alleged Human Rights Violation"

Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in 2011, is attempting to sue Norway for alleged human rights breaches due to his solitary confinement in prison. Despite being held in a well-equipped facility, his lawyer argues that he is unable to form meaningful relationships with the outside world. Norway rejects his claims, citing his lack of receptiveness to rehabilitation. This is Breivik's second attempt to sue the state, after a previous claim was overturned.

via Euronews|

#anders-behring-breivik #crime-and-justice #european-court-of-human-rights