Article 3 - ​Prohibition of torture

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S.T. v. the Czech Republic, no. 28273/23

16/07/26

Death of a Roma man following alleged ill-treatment by the police, involving notably the use of the prone position for an extended period of time, and alleged lack of effective investigation into the incident, in particular into a possible racist motive.
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Fanesi v. Italy, no. 25063/20

02/07/26

Applicant allegedly struck on the head by police officers with their batons during a brawl between supporters of two opposing teams following a football match.
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Kovalenko v. Ukraine, no. 21425/18

28/05/26

Infliction of serious injuries on the applicant by off-duty police officers while acting at least partly in their official capacity.
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