“This book provides a unique, comprehensive and critical analysis of the history and practice of the membership of Russia in the Council of Europe, as well as of the legal consequences of its expulsion.” Wolfgang Benedek, University of Graz

In March 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine, Russia was expelled from the Council of Europe after 26 years as a member.

This timely and in-depth analysis explores Russia's tumultuous relationship with the Council of Europe and European Court of Human Rights. It examines Russia’s membership record and the profound impacts of its expulsion for Europe’s human rights system. The authors provide valuable insights for future policy to safeguard the integrity of international human rights institutions.

The book fills an important gap in legal scholarship by exploring the legality and legitimacy of Russia’s membership and expulsion, and represents a key reference in understanding the challenge of protecting human rights in the face of rising authoritarianism.

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1. Introduction

2. ‘Therapeutic Admission’ (1992–1998)

3. The CoE and Russia (1998–2013)

4. The CoE and Russia (2013–2022)

5. Suspension and Expulsion of Russia: Legality and Legitimacy

6. The Legacy of Russia’s Expulsion on the European Court of Human Rights

7. Conclusion – a Legacy of Bad Faith

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Offers a comprehensive examination of Russia's complex and troubled relationship with the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights;

Addresses the critical and contemporary issue of rising authoritarianism;

Provides valuable insights for policy makers, legal scholars, and human rights advocates.

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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781529232790
Publisert
2025-02-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Bristol University Press
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet

Biografisk notat

Ed Bates is Associate Professor at the University of Leicester.

Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou is Professor in Human Rights Law at the University of Liverpool.

Andrew Forde is Assistant Professor in International Law at Dublin City University.