Mass protests

Case-Law Guide


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31/08/24
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Transversal Theme Updates


Cases selected for updating the Case-Law Guide.

Mzhavanadze and Rukhadze v. Georgia, nos. 29760/21 and 33931/21

15/07/25

Applicants’ arrest at demonstrations against the outcome of parliamentary elections and Covid-19 pandemic curfew, and subsequent conviction for administrative offence of disobeying lawful police orders.
Judgment


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


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