Controversial European Court of Human Rights rulings and debates over judicial overreach
Five high-profile ECHR rulings have sparked accusations of judicial activism and bias, raising questions about whether the court imposes progressive values on member states or protects fundamental rights.
Examining claims of corruption at Europe's human rights court
The European Court of Human Rights faces criticism over political influence and judicial activism, but has no credible evidence of systematic corruption, bribery or fraud.
How the European Court of Human Rights reports to the Council of Europe
The ECHR operates independently on judicial matters but reports to the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers, which supervises whether member states comply with the Court's judgments.
