Cour européenne des droits de l'homme

The Cour européenne des droits de l’homme (European Court of Human Rights) is an international court based in Strasbourg, France, that enforces the European Convention on Human Rights. It reviews cases where individuals or countries believe someone’s fundamental rights—like freedom of speech or the right to a fair trial—have been violated by a member state. Its role is to ensure that governments respect human rights standards across Europe. When necessary, the court can order countries to change their laws or practices to protect these rights, promoting justice and accountability across its member countries.