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Committee of Ministers publishes decisions on execution of judgments of European Court of Human Rights
[08/12/2009 16:00:00] The Committee of Ministers concluded on 3 December its fourth special human rights meeting devoted to the supervision of the execution of the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights. The decisions adopted at the meeting in some 26 cases or groups of cases have just been published.
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Committee of Ministers
Russia urged to adopt legal reform required by European Court’s pilot judgment
[08/12/2009 16:00:00] The Committee of Ministers adopted last week a Resolution in which it noted with satisfaction the Russian authorities’ prompt and constructive response to the European Court’s pilot judgment in the case of Burdov (No.2).
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Ukraine asked to address non-enforcement of domestic court decisions
[08/12/2009 16:00:00] The Committee of Ministers adopted a second Interim Resolution in response to a number of cases against Ukraine concerning the failure or serious delay in abiding by final domestic courts’ decisions delivered against the state.
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UK asked to rapidly adopt measures on voting in prisons
[08/12/2009 16:30:00] The Committee of Ministers adopted last week an Interim Resolution in the case of Hirst v. the United Kingdom (No.2).
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Preliminary assessment of proposals for DNA retention in UK case
[08/12/2009 16:00:00] The Committee of Ministers made a preliminary examination of the revised proposals for the retention of fingerprints, cellular samples and DNA profiles of persons arrested but not convicted of offences.
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Minarets in Switzerland
Secretary General concerned about referendum on minarets
[30/11/2009 17:30:00] ''Bearing in mind that it is a fundamental right of democratic States to debate and vote on issues of importance to their societies, the referendum held yesterday on the construction of new minarets in Switzerland raises concerns as to whether fundamental rights of individuals, protected by international treaties, should be subject to popular votes'', Thorbjørn Jagland said in his statement on 30 November.
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Thorbjørn Jagland sends condolences after fire in Russian city of Perm
[07/12/2009 10:30:00] Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland has expressed his sadness at the loss of life following a fire in a nightclub in the Russian city of Perm, where 112 people were killed on 4 December. Mr Jagland conveyed his condolences to the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov.
OSCE and Council of Europe - pillars of most inspiring peace process in history(more ...) Speech
Thorbjørn Jagland at Austrian Parliament commemorating 60th anniversary of Council of Europe(more ...) Speech
Commissioner Hammarberg achieves positive result - two teenagers freed
[02/12/2009 18:00:00] In their joint statement on 3 December, Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland and Chairperson of the Committee of Ministers Micheline Calmy-Rey welcome the release of two of the four Georgian teenagers held in Tskhinvali by the de facto authorities of South Ossetia, Georgia. They highlight the crucial role of Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammerberg in achieving this first positive outcome. The Commissioner in his first comment calls for further releases and investigation of cases of missing persons.
Joint Statement Commissioner's Website
Assembly rapporteur welcomes teenagers in Tskhinvali heading for home(more ...)
Anti-torture Committee publishes report on the United Kingdom
[08/12/2009 14:30:00] The Committee for the prevention of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (CPT) published on 8 December the report on its visit to the United Kingdom in November/December 2008, together with the government´s response. These documents have been made public at the request of the United Kingdom authorities.
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Portimão Museum wins 2010 Museum Prize
[08/12/2009 14:00:00] Housed in a former sardine canning factory, the Portimão Museum in Algarve, Portugal, has succeeded in increasing awareness of cultural identity in a region very much dominated by mass tourism. The presentation ceremony will take place in Strasbourg, during the Parliamentary Assembly's spring session.
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''At least twenty journalists have been killed since 2007 in Europe,'' according to the Assembly rapporteur
[08/12/2009 17:30:00] Andrew McIntosh, Assembly rapporteur on respect for media freedom, said he was shocked by the increase in attacks on journalists and media – at least twenty journalists have been killed since 2007 in Europe, including thirteen in Russia.
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Forum of the Intercultural Cities
[05/12/2009 10:00:00] The Forum of Intercultural Cities and the launch of the international campaign 'Speak Out Against Discrimination' are the main focus of the joint initiative between the Council of Europe and the Italian Region Apulia. The event is organised in the framework of the 60th anniversary celebrations.
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Thorbjørn Jagland sends condolences after fire in Russian city of Perm
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Portimão Museum wins 2010 Museum Prize
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