Human Rights

Polish Disciplinary Chamber Violates ECHR

Author: 
Olivia Beech

On June 22, 2021, a judgment was issued by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the cas

African Court Issues Advisory Opinion on Elections during a Pandemic

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 16, 2021, the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights issued an

CJEU Permits States to Ban Headscarves in Workplace

Author: 
Olivia Beech

On July 15, 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)

Nicaragua Case Referred to Inter-American Court

Author: 
Olivia Beech

On June 2, 2021, the Intern-American Court of Human Rights was referred a case from the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights concerning Fabio Gadea Mantilla, a former candidate in the 2011 Nic

European Human Rights Court Orders Russia to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 13, 2021, a Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) unanimously found a violation of the Article 8 right to respect for private and family life by Russia and its refusal to pe

SCOTUS Judgment in Alien Tort Statute Case Issued Today

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its judgment in Nestle USA Inc. v.

European Human Rights Court Issues Long-Awaited Judgment in Big Brother Watch v. UK

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On May 25, 2021, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights issued its judgment in Big Brother Watch and Others