Referral of Vainik and Others v. Estonia to the Grand Chamber
23.03.26
The Panel of the Grand Chamber decided on 23 March 2026 that the following case be referred to the Grand Chamber: Vainik and Others v. Estonia, nos. 17982/21 and 3 others.
The case concerns the introduction of a total ban on smoking in prisons affecting the applicants, serving prisoners who were long-term smokers.