by Gvantsa Danelia The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) recently delivered its judgment in Matchavariani v. Georgia (Application no. 46852/21). At first glance, the case might seem like another routine finding of a violation in an administrative detention case. However, a closer examination reveals a subtle yet crucial message from Strasbourg, particularly concerning a […] The post Beyond the Finding: Matchavariani v. Georgia and the Lingering Questions for Protest Adjudication in Geo...| Strasbourg Observers
By Dimitrios Kagiaros In Backović v. Serbia (no. 2), the European Court of Human Rights’ third section (henceforth ECtHR or the Court) revisited the thorny issue of lawyers making inappropriate or caustic remarks towards judges in court proceedings. In a 5-2 judgment, the Court found that a fine for contempt of court against a lawyer […] The post Backović v. Serbia (no. 2): Blurring the line between legitimate criticism and unacceptable insults by lawyers in court proceedings appeared f...| Strasbourg Observers
Brave has written to EU Member States to urge the prohibition of cookie walls, and the inclusion of privacy by default, in the ePrivacy Regulation.| Dr Johnny Ryan FRHistS