The European Convention on Human Rights, Volume I: Substantive Rights - A Case Commentary

This comprehensive Case Commentary analyses the core substantive provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) through the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Taking an article-by-article approach, the Commentary outlines key case-law extracts, illustrating principles of interpretation and significant developments in the Court’s jurisprudence. Organising the case law thematically within each article, the book provides readers with direct access to the Court’s authoritative interpretation of the ECHR.

Key Features:

• Organises the ECtHR case law thematically, aligning it with the articles of the Convention
• Provides direct access to case-law extracts, allowing readers to pinpoint key arguments quickly
• Presents an exhaustive, systematic analysis of ECtHR case law with particular focus on substantive rights
• Examines the Convention as an expression of the European legal order and its underlying value system
• Synthesises 1,500+ decisions and judgments of the Strasbourg institutions, creating an invaluable research tool

The European Convention on Human Rights: Volume I, Substantive Rights is a crucial resource for legal practitioners engaged in proceedings concerning the substantive rights of the Convention. It is also a unique research tool for scholars and students of European, human rights and public international law.