Russia, the Council of Europe and the European Convention on ... - 9781529232790

Russia, the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human RightsA Troubled Membership and Its Legacy\nAuthor(s): Ed Bates, Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou, Andrew Forde\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bristol University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Bristol University Press\nISBN-13: 9781529232790, 978-1529232790\nSynopsis\nIn March 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine, Russia was expelled from the Council of Europe after 26 years as a member. \n\nThis timely and in-depth analysis explores Russia's tumultuous relationship with the Council of Europe and European Court of Human Rights. It examines Russias membership record and the profound impacts of its expulsion for Europes human rights system. The authors provide valuable insights for future policy to safeguard the integrity of international human rights institutions. \n\nThe book fills an important gap in legal scholarship by exploring the legality and legitimacy of Russias membership and expulsion, and represents a key referen.