Article 5 - Right to liberty and security

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J.B. and Others v. Malta, no. 1766/23

22/10/24

Immigration Appeals Board not an effective remedy for the review of the lawfulness of detention of presumed minors (Bangladeshi nationals rescued at sea).
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Nsingi v. Greece, no. 27985/19

15/10/24

Applicant’s detention in execution of a sentence imposed on another person with whom he had been confused, and rejection of his request for compensation.
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Cviková v. Slovakia, nos. 615/21 and 2 others

13/06/24

Detention of judge pending trial on charges of offences linked to suspicions of corruption, abuse of official power and interference with the independence of the judiciary.
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