Case summaries
ECtHR - Hilal v. the United Kingdom, Application no. 45276/99, 6 June 2001
Country of applicant:
Tanzania
Keywords:
Country of origin information, Effective remedy (right to), Inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Medical Reports/Medico-legal Reports, Personal interview, Refugee Status, Political Opinion, Real risk
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the proposed expulsion of a Tanzanian national from the United Kingdom to Tanzania will expose him to inhuman and degrading treatment, in violation of Article 3 of the Convention.
Date of decision:
06-06-2001
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Article 3,Article 6,Article 8,Article 13,Article 27,Article 31,Article 41,Article 44
ECtHR - Velikova v. Bulgaria , Application no.41488/98, 18 May 2000
Country of applicant:
Bulgaria
Applicant complained under Articles 2, 6, 13 and 14 of the Convention in relation to the death of her partner while in police custody.
Date of decision:
18-05-2000
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Article 2,Article 3,Article 6,Article 13,Article 14,Article 25,Article 38,Article 41