Case summaries
ECtHR- S.D. v. Greece, Application no. 53541/07, 11 September 2009
Country of applicant:
Turkey
Keywords:
Detention, Effective remedy (right to), Right to remain pending a decision (Suspensive effect), Well-founded fear, Refugee Status, Political Opinion, Real risk, Material reception conditions
The European Court of Human Rights held that there had been a violation of Article 3 with regards to the applicant’s detention conditions in Soufli and Attiki (Petrou Rali). It further found a violation of Article 5 §§ 1 and 4 due to the unlawful detention of the applicant and the lack of remedies to challenge it.
Date of decision:
11-09-2009
Austria - Constitutional Court, 22 September 2008, B753/08
Country of applicant:
Armenia
Failure to receive basic services does not represent a reduction within the meaning of Art 16 Reception Conditions Directive. The Reception Conditions Directive does not standardise decision deadlines with regard to applications for the granting of basic services.
Date of decision:
22-09-2008