European Court of Human Rights
/ˌjʊərəˈpiːən kɔːrt ʌv ˈhjuːmən raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) An international court established by the European Convention on Human Rights to oversee enforcement of the Convention and ensure member states' compliance with human rights obligations.
The European Court of Human Rights delivered a judgment condemning the state's violation of freedom of expression.
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- european court of human rights
- european courts of human rights
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as ECtHR; decisions are binding on member states of the Council of Europe.
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