Ratification of Protocol No. 14 by the Russian Federation

22/02/2010 //

The ratification of Protocol No. 14 by the Russian Federation is seen as a major step towards a more efficient functioning of the European Court of Human Rights. The fact that the Protocol was published on the opening day of the Interlaken Ministerial conference on the future of the Court, 18.02.2010, makes it a symbol of the willingness among the 47 European states to ensure the long-term effe...

The future of the European Court of Human Rights

07/01/2010 //

A conference on the future of the European Court of Human Rights will be organised in February 2010 in Interlaken, Switzerland. Its purpose will be to draw up a roadmap for the future development of the Court, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year - with no less than over 100,000 cases pending before it.

Secretary General's reform unanimously supported by the Committee of Ministers

22/01/2010 //

On 20 February, Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland presented his proposals for reform of the Council of Europe to the Committee of Ministers of the Organisation, and received unanimous support.

Norwegian comments on the Draft Declaration of the Interlaken Conference

15/02/2010 //

Norway has submitted comments on the Swiss Draft Declaration and Action Plan of the Interlaken Conference on the future of the European Court of Human Rights.

Improved human rights protection in Europe

22/01/2010 //

Norway welcomes the decision of the Russian State Duma to approve ratifcation of Protocol No. 14 to the European Convention on Human Rights.

Ratification of Protocol No. 14 by the Russian Federation

The future of the European Court of Human Rights

Secretary General's reform unanimously supported by the Committee of Ministers

Norwegian comments on the Draft Declaration of the Interlaken Conference

Improved human rights protection in Europe

Norway – Mission to the Council of Europe