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Southern Methodist University

Armed conflict

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Introductory Note To The European Court Of Human Rights (Gc): Şahin V. Turkey, Chris Jenks Jan 2012

Introductory Note To The European Court Of Human Rights (Gc): Şahin V. Turkey, Chris Jenks

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This note introduces a Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights decision which considered whether disparate outcomes from different court systems of the same state evaluating the same set of facts constituted a violation of the European Convention’s right to a fair hearing. While discussion of micro level Turkish procedural issues is required, the Şahin case also provides broader, macro lessons on the legitimacy of military court decisions.


Introductory Note To European Court Of Human Rights (Grand Chamber): Varnava And Others V. Turkey, Chris Jenks Jan 2010

Introductory Note To European Court Of Human Rights (Grand Chamber): Varnava And Others V. Turkey, Chris Jenks

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This note introduces a Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights decision which explains the application of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms on disappearances stemming from armed conflict. The Varnava judgment is particularly instructive on the balance of competing tensions; the unique aspects of disappearances; failure to investigate as a continuous violation; and applicant’s obligations under the Convention to exhaust domestic remedies and timely petition the Court.