28 university students of the regional Moot Court Competition took part in an engaging online training session led by a Council of Europe expert. The session, designed to support students in preparing for the competition, focused on Article 5 – right to liberty and security – of the European Convention on Human Rights, as interpreted by the European Court of Human Rights (Court).

During the training, the expert provided an in-depth overview of the key principles of Article 5, illustrated by landmark Court cases that have shaped the scope and interpretation of the right to liberty and security. The interactive format allowed students to deepen their understanding of the Court’s legal standards and reasoning, equipping them with valuable insights to apply during the competition.

Active participation led to a fruitful and stimulating discussion. Feedback from participants was positive, expressing appreciation for the practical guidance and relevant examples shared by the Council of Europe expert. The session was widely regarded as an important and effective step in their preparation for the Moot Court Competition.

The training was organised by the Council of Europe project, Strengthening the capacities of the Albanian judiciary to better apply standards on the right to liberty and security, funded by the Human Rights Trust Fund (HRTF), which brings together eight Council of Europe member states: Finland, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom.