ECHR 2. Prohibition of torture and inhuman and degrading treatment k As the Court has stated on many occasions, article 3 enshrines one of the most fundamental values of democratic societies, Even in the most difficult circumstances, such as the fight against terrorism and organised crime, the Convention prohibits in absolute terms torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Unlike most of the substantive clauses of the convention, article 3 makes no provision for exceptions and no derogation (see e.g. Selmouni v. France [GC], no 25803/94, 7 95)
ECHR 2.Prohibition of torture and inhuman and degrading treatment «As the Court has stated on many occasions, Article 3 enshrines one of the most fundamental values of democratic societies. Even in the most difficult circumstances, such as the fight against terrorism and organised crime, the Convention prohibits in absolute terms torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Unlike most of the substantive clauses of the Convention , Article 3 makes no provision for exceptions and no derogation (see e.g. Selmouni v. France [GC], no. 25803/94, ｧ 95) »
ECHR 3. The right to a fair hearing in civil and criminal cases article 6 concerns a fair administration of justice. Article 6 occupies a central place in the convention and is the provision of the Convention the most frequentl invoked by applicants in Strasbourg e It implies the right to access to a court, the right to effectiveness of court's proceeding, equality of arms adversarial prc ocess: independant and impartial tribunals; presomption of innocence, public hearings and justice in a reasonable delay
ECHR 3.The right to a fair hearing in civil and criminal cases article 6 : concerns a fair administration of justice. Article 6 occupies a central place in the Convention and is the provision of the Convention the most frequently invoked by applicants in Strasbourg. ⚫ It implies the right to access to a court, the right to effectiveness of court’s proceeding, equality of arms; adversarial process; independant and impartial tribunals; presomption of innocence; public hearings and justice in a reasonable delay
ECHR 4. the right to respect for private and family life 5.freedom of expression In the leading case Handyside v. UK, the Ruropean court emphasizes the importance of the right protected by article 10 which it said," constitutes one of the essential foundations of a democratic society, one of the basic condition for its progress and for the developement of every man f Freedom of expression has a very broad scope. The Court considers it's vital to protect the right to free speech because o its power to promote democracy, to uncover abuses and advance political, artistics, scientific and commercial development > It prohibits censorship from the State But that right can be restricted by the state. Article 10 includes a paragraph which permits the state to imig the right provided that such limitations are prescribed by the law, and necessary in a democratic society in pursuit of one of the specified aims
ECHR 4. the right to respect for private and family life 5.freedom of expression ⚫ In the leading case Handyside v. UK, the Ruropean Court emphasizes the importance of the right protected by article 10 which, it said , “ constitutes one of the essential foundations of a democratic society, one of the basic condition for its progress and for the developement of every man ｻ. Freedom of expression has a very broad scope. The Court considers it’s vital to protect the right to free speech because of its power to promote democracy, to uncover abuses and advance political, artistics, scientific and commercial development ». It prohibits censorship from the State ⚫ But that right can be restricted by the state. Article 10 includes a paragraph which permits the state to limig the right provided that such limitations are prescribed by the law, and necessary in a democratic society in pursuit of one of the specified aims
ECHR Freedom of association including the right to strike Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Right to an effective remedy Right to peaceful enjoyment of ones possessions. Right to vote and to stand for election. article 3 of the first protocol presupposes the existence of a representative legislature, elected by people at reasonable intervals, as the basis of a democratic society implies that law should be made by a legislator responsible to the people
ECHR ⚫ Freedom of association including the right to strike ⚫ Freedom of thought, conscience and religion; ⚫ Right to an effective remedy ⚫ Right to peaceful enjoyment of one’s possessions; ⚫ Right to vote and to stand for election. Article 3 of the first protocol presupposes the existence of a representative legislature, elected by people at reasonable intervals, as the basis of a democratic society ; implies that law should be made by a legislator responsible to the people