The European human rights system consists of the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights, whose work and mandate are governed by the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>The Council of Europe is an intergovernmental organisation focused on human rights, democracy and the rule of law. It was founded on 5 May 1949 by Italy, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. A central aim of the organisation\u2019s establishment was to unite Europe after the Second World War, strengthen cooperation, promote human rights, and prevent similar events in the future.\nSince 1949, the number of member states increased to 47. Following Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, however, Russia was expelled from the organisation.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Shortly after the establishment of the Council of Europe, its member states adopted the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms \u2013 commonly referred to as the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). It was signed in 1950 and entered into force in September 1953.\nThe European Convention was the first comprehensive and legally binding human rights convention. It primarily protects civil and political rights, while economic, social and cultural rights are not included. The adoption of the Convention marked the beginning of the development of the Council of Europe\u2019s human rights system. By 2021, all member states had signed and ratified the Convention. When Russia notified its withdrawal from the Council of Europe in March 2022, its obligations under the Convention were also affected.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>In 1959, the European Court of Human Rights (the Strasbourg Court) was established. This enabled supervision of states\u2019 compliance with their obligations under the European Convention and created a mechanism for individuals to bring complaints. The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe supervises the execution of the Court\u2019s judgments in member states. The Court has been instrumental in developing case law concerning rights and freedoms in conflict and post-conflict situations in Europe. It has also delivered judgments addressing numerous issues related to transitional justice and the rule of law, including amnesties and compensation for human rights violations.<\/p>\n\n