Article 5 - Right to liberty and security

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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.
Judgment

Cramesteter v. Italy, no. 19358/17

06/06/24

Detention of the applicant in a psychiatric facility beyond the period provided for by a domestic law introduced after the measure was issued.
Judgment

M.B. v. the Netherlands, no. 71008/16

23/04/24

Arbitrary immigration detention of applicant pending assessment of his asylum application on public order grounds following criminal detention on terrorism related charges.
Judgment

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