What rights are protected by the European Court of Human Rights ECHR?

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is a key institution established to ensure compliance with the rights and freedoms enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and its protocols. This judicial body plays an important role in protecting the rights of citizens of the Council of Europe member states. In this article, we will explore what rights the ECHR protects, which articles of the Convention are the most important, and why knowing these rights is critically important for every citizen.

Rights Protected by the European Court of Human Rights

Key Rights Protected by the ECHR

The European Convention on Human Rights contains a broad range of rights and freedoms that states commit to upholding. Below are the main rights protected by the Convention and the ECHR.

Article 2: Right to life

The right to life is one of the most fundamental human rights. The state is obligated to protect the life of every person under its jurisdiction and conduct effective investigations in cases of deprivation of life.

Article 3: Prohibition of torture

Torture, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment is prohibited. This right is absolute and allows for no exceptions.

Article 4: Prohibition of slavery and forced labor

It is forbidden to hold a person in slavery or servitude, as well as to force someone to perform forced or compulsory labor.

Article 5: Right to liberty and security

Everyone has the right to liberty and security. Arrest or detention is possible only on the grounds and in accordance with the procedures established by law.

Article 6: Right to a fair trial

The right to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial tribunal established by law.

Article 7: No punishment without law

No one shall be held guilty of any criminal offense that was not a criminal offense at the time it was committed.

Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life

Everyone has the right to respect for their private and family life, home, and correspondence.

Article 9: Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion

The right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, including the freedom to change one's religion or beliefs.

Article 10: Freedom of expression

The right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority.

Article 11: Freedom of assembly and association

The right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association with others, including the right to form and join trade unions to protect one’s interests.

Article 13: Right to an effective remedy

Everyone whose rights and freedoms as set forth in the Convention are violated has the right to an effective remedy before a national authority.

Article 14: Prohibition of discrimination

The enjoyment of the rights and freedoms set forth in the

Convention shall be secured without discrimination on any ground, such as sex, race, color, language, religion, or political or other opinion.

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