Article 17 - Prohibition of abuse of rights

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Bonnet v. France (dec.), no. 35364/19

25/01/22

Conviction for racial insults and calling into question crimes against humanity.
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Mukhin v. Russia, no. 3642/10

14/12/21

Conviction for publications containing “You voted, you have the right to judge!” and “Death to Russia!”.
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Wojczuk v. Poland, no. 52969/13

09/12/21

Allegations of mismanagement of public funds, irregularities and various flaws in the organisation of a public museum and its director.
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