Netherlands
Netherlands and the Council of Europe
Membership of the Council of Europe: 5 May 1949
Entry into force of the European Convention on Human Rights: 31 August 1954
First case under supervision of execution: Engel and others (5100/71) Judgment final on 8 June 1976
The country factsheet contains summaries of a selection of main reforms and achievements reported by the respondent state, which led to the closure of cases pending before the Committee of Ministers (main achievements). It also provides an overview of the most important issues currently pending under the Committee of Ministers' supervision (main issues pending).
