European Convention on Human Rights
/ˌjʊərəˈpiːən kənˈvɛnʃən ɒn ˈhjuːmən raɪts/
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- (n.) An international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe, established by the Council of Europe in 1950.
The European Convention on Human Rights guarantees the right to a fair trial.
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- european convention on human rights
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Commonly abbreviated as ECHR; it serves as a foundation for many national human rights protections within member states.
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