European Tribunal of Human Rights

The European Court of Human Rights is an international court based in Strasbourg, France, that ensures member countries of the Council of Europe respect fundamental human rights. Individuals or groups who believe their rights have been violated by a member state can submit cases to the court after exhausting national legal options. The court reviews these cases and can require governments to change their laws or practices to protect rights like freedom of expression, privacy, and fair trial rights. Its rulings aim to promote human rights and hold countries accountable for violations.