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UK: DNA database retention policy violates Article 8 of European Convention on Human Rights

05 Dec

Posted by Jim as Human Rights

In the case of S. and Marper v. the United Kingdom, the European Court of Human Rights held that there had been a violation of Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life). The case concerns the storing, by the authorities, of fingerprints and DNA samples taken from the applicants in the context [...]

Tags: ECHR, UK

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Russian authorities ruled responsible for Chechen women’s disappearance

04 Jun

Posted by Otto as Human Rights

In a ruling made on 29 May 2008, the European Court of Human Rights has found the Russian authorities responsible for the May 2003 enforced disappearance of two young Chechen women, Aminat Dugaeva and Kurbika Zinabdieva.
“The Court’s ruling is a step forward in the search for justice for Aminat, Kurbika and their families. We will [...]

Tags: Chechnya, ECHR, Russia