Directorate General: Human Rights and Rule of Law
The directorate has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the human rights and rule of law standards of the Council of Europe, including the promotion of democracy through law, the operation of relevant treaties and related monitoring mechanisms and the development and implementation of cooperation activities in these fields.
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Drugs in prison: Ensuring humane treatment of incarcerated people with substance use disorders
A conference in Strasbourg this week highlighted promising practices for people in custody who have substance use disorders (SUD). It addressed public health challenges in the drugs field and provided guidance to practitioners and policymakers in Europe. The Council of Europe’s European Committee...
25 september 2024
Council of Europe evaluates anti-corruption progress in Ireland
24 september 2024
First Meeting of the new Council of Europe Environment Governmental Committee
25-27 September 2024
The Bern Convention celebrates its 45th anniversary
19 September 2024
New guidelines to protect voters' personal data
18 September 2024
