Cases and materials on the European Convention on Human Rights / Alastair Mowbray.

The creation of the Convention -- The Strasbourg system for determining applications under the Convention -- Article 1, obligation to respect human rights -- Article 2, right to life -- Article 3, prohibition of torture -- Article 4, prohibition of slavery and forced labour -- Article 5, right to liberty and security -- Article 6, right to a fair trial -- Article 7, no punishment without law -- Article 8, right to respect for private and family life -- Article 9, freedom of thought, conscience and religion -- Article 10, freedom of expression -- Article 11, freedom of assembly and association -- Article 12, right to marry -- Article 13, right to an effective remedy -- Article 14, prohibition of discrimination -- Article 15, derogation in time of emergency -- Articles 16, 17, and 18 -- Article 41 (formerly article 50), just satisfaction -- Article 47, advisory opinions -- First protocol article 1, protection of property -- First protocol article 2, right to education -- First protocol article 3, right to free elections -- Fourth protocol -- Seventh protocol.

The European Convention on Human Rights can now be invoked by 800 million people across 46 member states. It is the most developed and successful system of international legal protection for fundamental human rights in existence.

The first edition of Cases and Materials on The European Convention on Human Rights was designed to address the challenge faced by undergraduate and postgraduate students in comprehending the extensive, complex and lengthy jurisprudence emanating from Strasbourg. This updated and expanded edition, including over 210 new judgments, continues that mission. It provides a selection of the leading jurisprudence with commentary, enabling readers to gain a critical and contemporary understanding of the major rights and freedoms guaranteed by the ECHR and its Protocols.

This edition also includes an expanded examination of the background to the creation of the Convention, and the constantly developing system of adjudication and remedies at the European level. The operation of the European Court of Human Rights, and the new Protocol 14 reforms are fully elaborated.

Cases and Materials on the European Convention on Human Rights remains essential reading for all those wishing to gain full understanding of this vital and ever-developing area of law.