Theory and Practice of the European Convention on Human Rights

Stephanie Schiedermair is chair of European Law, Public International Law and Public Law at Leipzig University, Germany.Alexander Schwarz is Senior Legal Advisor for the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Tunisia.Dominik Steiger is chair of Public International Law, European Law and Public Law at Technische Universitat Dresden, Germany.

This collection explores current, critical issues regarding human rights theory and practice at the European Court of Human Rights. Taking a three part approach, it explores: procedural concerns, principles and jurisprudence, and interaction with national legal systems. With each contributor bringing their own unique perspective and expertise to key human questions of the day, it makes compelling reading for all human rights specialists, be they in academia or practice.

Addresses procedural questions; principles and jurisprudence; interactions with national legal systems

A. Human Rights and Procedural LawProtecting Human Rights Through Criminal Law: The Revival of the Procedural ObligationsJacopo Roberti di Sarsina / Katharina BraunThe European Court of Human Rights and Article 18 - An Indicator for the State of Democracy in Europe?Christiane SchmaltzThe Copenhagen Declaration: Wrapping up the Interlaken Reform?Helga Molbak-SteensigB. Fundamental Human Rights Principles Facing New ChallengesHow many Strikeouts are too many? The ECtHR's Evolving Approach to Repetitive Cases and the Limits of EfficiencyEdith WagnerProtection of Human Rights Defenders and Whistleblowers under Human Rights LawVeronika BilkovaThe ECtHR's Jurisprudence on the Prohibition of Collective Expulsions in Cases of Pushbacks at European Borders: A Critical PerspectiveHanaa HakikiProtecting Democratic Elections Against Online Influence via "Fake News" and Hate Speech - The French Loi Avia and Loi No. 2018-1202, the German Network Enforcement Act and the EU's Digital Services Act in Light of the Right to Freedom of ExpressionDominik SteigerA Culture of Justification or a Culture of Presumption? The Turn to Procedural Review and the Normative Function of Proportionality at the European Court of Human RightsAlain ZyssetC. Human Rights and National Legal OrdersJudicial and Prosecutorial Independence in Europe: How Politicized Judges and Prosecutors Undermine the Right to a Fair Trial in Eastern Europe and Central AsiaStefanie LemkeThe Role and Impact of the European Convention on Human Rights Beyond States Parties: The curious case of the ECHR in KosovoBeti Hohler and Barbara SonczykExtraterritorial Application of Human Rights Law - New Developments with regard to GermanyRobert Frau