Case summaries
ECtHR - Loizidou v Turkey, Application no. 15318/89, 18 December 1996
Country of applicant:
Cyprus
Keywords:
Armed conflict, Freedom of movement (right to), Race, Nationality, Membership of a particular social group, International armed conflict, Acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the UN, Discrimination
Mrs Loizidou argued that the refusal by Turkish troops to allow her access to property she claimed to own in northern Cyprus violated her right to peaceful enjoyment of her property. The Court held that Turkey could be held responsible for what was a continuing violation of the right under Article 1 of Protocol No. 1.
Date of decision:
18-12-1996
Relevant International and European Legislation:
ECHR (Frist Protocol),Council of Europe Instruments,Article 1,Article 3,Article 8,Article 14,Article 25,Article 28,Article 31,Article 32,Article 46,Article 47,Article 49,Art 1