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.