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Council of Europe defends human rights court against criticism over expulsions
- On 24 May 2025, nine European nations, with Italy and Denmark at the forefront, called for a reassessment of how migration-related cases are interpreted under the European Convention on Human Rights, particularly regarding the expulsion of foreign criminals.
- Their call stemmed from concerns that the court's current approach unfairly protects some individuals and restricts states’ ability to deport foreign criminals despite repeated frustrations from these governments.
- The Council of Europe and Secretary General Alain Berset affirmed the court's autonomy, highlighting that it functions as the judicial branch of the Council, an institution created to ensure member states uphold their human rights commitments.
- Berset emphasized that in a legal system grounded in the rule of law, courts must remain free from political influence, warning that injecting politics into the judiciary could jeopardize the very stability these institutions are intended to maintain.
- This dispute highlights tension between national sovereignty and supranational human rights protections, suggesting ongoing debates over balancing the independence of judicial oversight with member states' domestic priorities.
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Council of Europe defends human rights court against criticism over expulsions
The Council of Europe has defended the independence of the European Court of Human Rights, after nine member states said its interpretation of rights obligations prevented them from expelling migrants who commit crimes.
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