Case summaries
ECtHR- A.A. v. Greece, Application no. 12186/08, 22 July 2010
Country of applicant:
Palestinian Territory
Keywords:
Detention, Effective remedy (right to), Inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Refugee Status, Material reception conditions
The European Court of Human Rights held that there was a violation of Article 3 of the Convention with regards to the applicant’s living conditions in the detention centre of Samos and the authorities’ lack of diligence to provide him with the appropriate medical assistance. Furthermore, it found a violation of Article 5 para 1 and 4 regarding the lawfulness of his detention and his right to liberty.
Date of decision:
22-07-2010
Relevant International and European Legislation:
EN - Asylum Procedures Directive, Council Directive 2005/85/EC of 1 December 2005,Article 3,Article 5,Article 29,Article 34,Article 41,Article 44,EN - Reception Conditions Directive, Directive 2003/9/EC of 27 January 2003