European Union: Human Rights

Cross-border parental responsibility disputes raise complex questions of jurisdiction, particularly where children have become settled in another country. The Cyprus Court of Appeal recently examined whether Cypriot courts had jurisdiction over four children who had relocated to Germany, where they were living, attending school, and integrating socially.

Legal professional privilege is not a mere professional convenience nor a technical rule of ethics. It constitutes a fundamental guarantee of the rule of law, a necessary precondition for the proper administration of justice, and an essential component of every person’s right to effective legal assistance.

The Italian Constitutional Court is set to hear a landmark case on June 9, 2026, that could reshape Italian citizenship by descent for millions of descendants worldwide.

The Council of Europe has on the 17th of May 2024, finalised a first of its kind, legally binding draft international treaty on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (the "Convention").

Freedom of expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights is central to the functioning of democratic society.

What if the infamous Coldplay kiss cam incident had happened in Europe? Could it lead to GDPR or privacy violations? Would the couple have legal recourse...

La liberté d'expression, bien que fondamentale, est soumise à des limites essentielles pour...

The criminal justice system is designed to protect the innocent and punish the guilty, but mistakes happen.

Workplace safety is a cornerstone of modern employment practices, designed to protect employees and ensure efficient operations.