https://www.echr.coe.int/Pages/home.aspx?p=basictexts&c=The Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, better known as the European Convention on Human Rights, was opened for signature in Rome on 4 November 1950 and came into force on 3 September 1953. It was the first instrument to give …
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www.echr.coe.int › Pages › homeJun 2, 2013 · European Convention on Human Rights. The Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, better known as the European Convention on Human Rights, was opened for signature in Rome on 4 November 1950 and came into force on 3 September 1953. It was the first instrument to give effect to certain of the rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and make them binding.
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www.coe.int › en › webThe European Union is preparing to sign the European Convention on Human Rights, creating a common European legal space for over 700 million citizens. Our rights The Convention protects the right to life, security, freedom of thought and expression, to marry… it prohibits torture, death penalty, discrimination, slavery… Reference texts
European Convention on Human Rights
www.coe.int › en › webA Convention to protect your rights and liberties The European Convention on Human Rights is the first Council of Europe’s convention and the cornerstone of all its activities. It was adopted in 1950 and entered into force in 1953. Its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the Organisation.