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Ukraine vs Russia: What the European Court of Human Rights can (and can’t) do

7 April 2022 by Julia Crawford

The European Court of Human Rights was the first judicial institution to rule against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, ordering “interim measures” including a halt to attacks on civilians and civilian objects. On March 16 [...]

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The European Court and the 2008 war: why Georgia should be pleased, and Russia sorry

29 January 2021 by Tina Burjaliani

Last week, the European Court of Human Rights delivered a long-awaited judgment on Georgia’s second ‘interstate’ case against Russian Federation. The case was aimed at getting Russia condemned for its military aggression in August [...]