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Case-Law Guide


The Case-Law Guide provides an overview of Convention case-law on this Transversal Theme.
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31/08/24
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Transversal Theme Updates


Cases selected for updating the Case-Law Guide.

Cioffi v. Italy, no. 17710/15

05/06/25

Alleged ill-treatment of the applicant by law enforcement officers at a police station, following his apprehension in the aftermath of an “anti-globalist” demonstration in 2001, and the alleged inadequacy of the ensuing criminal investigation.
Judgment


Russ v. Germany, no. 44241/20

20/05/25

Criminal conviction of the applicant for wearing a plastic visor at a demonstration in breach of a general prohibition of carrying protective weapons at public outdoor assemblies.
Judgment


Bogay and Others v. Ukraine, no. 38283/18

03/04/25

Police inspection of the applicants’ belongings leading to the retrieval of several dangerous objects during a demonstration aimed at protesting the use of animals in circus acts, followed by the applicants’ detention for two to three hours at a police station.
Judgment


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