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Theory and practice of the European Convention on Human Rights /

Theory and practice of the European Convention on Human Rights / edited by Pieter van Dijk, Fried van Hoof, Arjen van Rijn, Leo Zwaak. - Fifth edition. - xvii, 1230 pages

Previous edition: 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

General survey of the convention -- Procedre before the court -- Supervision -- System of restrictions -- Relationship between the convention and the EU -- Right to life -- Prohibition of torture and other inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment -- Prohibition of slavery and forced labour -- Right to liberty and security -- Right to a fair trial -- No punishment without law -- Right to respect for private and family life -- Freedom of thought, conscience and religion -- Freedom of expression -- Freedom of assembly and association -- Right to marry -- Protection of property -- Right to education -- Right to free elections -- Prohibition of imprisonment for debt -- Freedom of movement -- Prohibtion of expulsio nof nationals -- Prohibition of collective expulsion of aliens -- Abolition of the death penalty -- Procedural safeguards relating to expulsion of aliens -- Right to appeal in criminal matters -- Compensation for wrongful conviction -- Right not to be tried or punished twice -- Equality between spouses -- Prohibition of discrimination -- Abolition of the death penalty in time of war -- Right to an effective remedy -- Derogation in the time of emergency -- Restrictions on political activity of aliens -- Prohibition of the abuse of rights -- Prohibition of the misuse of power -- Reservations.

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of the functioning of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and its application by the European Court of Human Rights.

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European Court of Human Rights--Rules and practice.
European Commission of Human Rights--Rules and practice.


Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (1950 November 5)


Human rights--Europe.

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