On 27 March, the Committee of Ministers’ Presidency of Liechtenstein, in collaboration with the Department for the Execution of Judgments, organises a High-Level Conference, “’Of Unsound Mind’: Convention-compliant approaches to the execution of judgments concerning involuntary detention and treatment on mental health grounds”.
At present there are a number of cases pending under the supervision of the Committee of Ministers, concerning a variety of countries, where general measures are required to address problems highlighted by the European Court under Articles 3 (Prohibition of torture), 5 (Right to liberty) and 8 (Right to respect for private and family life) of the Convention, concerning involuntary detention and treatment on grounds of mental ill-health.
The conference aims to clarify the relevant legal standards regarding rule of law safeguards and conditions in institutions, and also to provide inspiring examples of Convention-compliant practices. This one-day event includes speakers such as practicians working in psychiatric institutions, persons with lived experience, civil society, as well as national and Council of Europe experts.
For more information about the programme and the live stream of the event, click here.
