ECHR president: Interstate cases against Russia are our priority
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Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:47:00 +0200
The European Court of Human Rights ECHR is prioritising cases against Russia filed by other states.
Source ECHR President Marko Bonjak at a press conference on Friday, 31 January, as reported by European Pravda Details Answering a question from a European Pravda correspondent, Bonjak emphasised that interstate cases against Russia receive the courts full attention to ensure the fastest possible consideration and resolution.
Quote from Bonjak It is absolutely the fact that we are processing the interstate cases with priorities.
They receive all the attention we can give them.
Details He noted that it is currently impossible to say when exactly we will finalise and issue a decision in any given case, or even whether a particular case will be concluded in 2025.
Bonjak recalled that the ECHR is currently reviewing the following interstate cases against Russia Ukraine v.
Russia Crimea case a ruling on the merits has been issued.
Ukraine and the Netherlands v.
Russia Donbas occupation and the downing of MH17 hearings have taken place.
Ukraine v.
Russia concerning the killings of political opponents in the Russian Federation.
Ukraine v.
Russia regarding the incident in the Kerch Strait.
Georgia v.
Russia a ruling on the merits has been issued, but the issue of just satisfaction remains unresolved.
Quote from Bonjak I cannot provide exact predictions, except to emphasise that we are doing everything possible to handle these cases.
We are the only international court currently holding Russia accountable for violations of Human Rights and fundamental freedoms.
Background The ECHR continues to hear cases against Russia despite the complete lack of cooperation from the Russian side since March 2022.Support UP or become our patron
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