Comparative Analysis of the Concepts of Torture and Inhumane Treatment in International Law: Perspectives from UN Human Rights Bodies, the European Court of Human Rights, and International Criminal Tribunals

This Saar Blueprint provides a comparative analysis of the legal concepts of torture and inhumane treatment under international law, focusing on interpretations by UN human rights bodies, the European Court of Human Rights, and international criminal tribunals. While all regimes uphold the absolute prohibition of torture, they differ in how they define and apply key elements, especially regarding mental and sexual violence.

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New Inter-State Case Ireland v. UK regarding the Northern Ireland Troubles before the ECtHR

This Saar Blueprint explores Ireland’s inter-state application against the United Kingdom before the European Court of Human Rights, focusing on the Northern Ireland (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act. It examines the Act’s compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights, particularly in relation to state obligations under Articles 1, 2, and 6.

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