In light of recent conflicts on the issue of minorities and European regulations, the issue of the protection of minority rights appears to be increasingly more important in a world of multiculturalism, which should be a world of dialogue and respect of human rights as well. The fundamental...

According to the European Convention of Human Rights, everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is...

Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights prohibits torture, and "inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment". There are no exceptions or limitations on this right. This provision usually applies, apart from torture, to cases of severe police violence and poor conditions in...

The parental authority is a new notion in the family law, introduced by the civil code, which sets to rights the general framework regarding the parental rights and obligations. From the point of view of the content, this notion is similar to that of parental protection from the family code. The...

In May 2004 the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted Protocol No. 14 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Its aim is to improve the efficiency of the Court and to reduce its workload as well as that of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of...

IPolitical participation and representation of minorities is an important aspect of a democratic society, ensuring that the interests of the minorities are recognized and realized in the best way possible, in a friendly and open environment and encouraging loyalty to the state among its...

In light of recent conflicts on the issue of minorities and European regulations, the issue of the protection of minority rights appears to be increasingly more important in a world of multiculturalism, which should be a world of dialogue and respect of human rights as well. The fundamental...

As Kofi Annan said, "in the wake of these conflicts, a new understanding of the concept of security is evolving. Once synonymous with the defence of territory from external attack, the requirements of security today have come to embrace the protection of communities and individuals from internal...

The citizens' initiative idea is not a new one. Since 1988 the European Parliament has pleaded for the introduction of this kind of initiative. The issue was discussed in Amsterdam in 2002, when it was brought again on the agenda by the European Parliament. The "Citizens’ Initiative" is one of...

International organizations have demonstrated their important role in the system of international relations especially in the economic, social, fields as well as in the field of protection of human rights. They are not only instruments of cooperation between states, but also tools destined to...