Website Introduction
ECHR.coe.int provides access to all judgments, decisions, and pending applications since 1959. The HUDOC database contains over 70,000 documents searchable by article violated, country, or keyword. Case-law guides summarize jurisprudence on topics like freedom of expression. The site explains the application process for individuals alleging human rights violations. Statistics track case processing times (currently about 3 years). The platform publishes annual reports and the Court’s official journal. Available in English and French, the site serves lawyers, academics, and human rights advocates across 46 member states of the Council of Europe.
