Legal reforms after 14-year-old girl kept in domestic servitude in Paris

France recognises family ties of parents of surrogate children

Brigitte Heinisch was a geriatric nurse, who was fired after whistleblowing. She took her case to the Strasbourg court and eventually won compensation

Justice for environmental activists in ‘McLibel’ defamation case

Oxana Rantseva died trying to escape after she had been allegedly trafficked for sexual exploitation. Her father sought justice in Strasbourg.

Landmark judgment leads to change in abortion law

Holocaust survivor defends his reputation at the European court

New law protects anti-corruption prosecutors from political interference

Victory at the Strasbourg court leads to the legalisation of homosexuality in Ireland

Better protections for peaceful demonstrations after protest was banned

Fair compensation for victims of infected blood scandal

Woman's legal fight to find out about her origins

Man persecuted for his sexuality wins landmark judgment – transforming the law in his country and beyond

The landmark judgment that inspired Europe to act on violence against women

Bosnian war widow wins legal battle to reclaim her family’s lost property