European Court of Human Rights
Agenda Item: Vieru v. The Republic of Moldova
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Under-Secretaries-General: Elfin Selen ErmiÅŸ
Acadmic Assistant: Elif Rana Taze
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The European Court of Human Rights was established in 1959 based on Article 19 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The court, also known as the Strasbourg Court, is an international court established under the Council of Europe. The Court adjudicates on claims that assert breaches of the civil and political freedoms protected in the European Convention on Human Rights. The ECHR safeguards human rights and essential liberties throughout all 47 member nations of the Council of Europe. Endorsing the ECHR is a fundamental requirement for all current and potential future members of the Council of Europe. The ECtHR supervises the enforcement and application of the ECHR, and its rulings are obligatory for the national courts in all member states of the Council of Europe. Applications to the ECtHR may be submitted by individuals, groups, or one or more signatory states. In addition to rendering verdicts on specific cases brought before the court, the ECtHR can also provide advisory opinions. The Court utilizes case law in its rulings, alongside the articles and stipulations of the ECHR, making it a significant force in upholding the rule of law, democratic principles, fundamental freedoms, and human rights across Europe.
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In the 21st edition of EUROsimA, the ECtHR will hear the case of ‘Vieru v. The Republic of Moldova’. The applicant claimed that the Moldovan authorities failed to protect his sister from domestic violence during her marriage and even after her divorce. Despite several protection orders, the abuse continued. Additionally, the applicant claimed that the authorities did not properly investigate his sister’s death. In the court, it is to be expected that whether states should have more responsibility for domestic violence, which might lead to suicide. Consequences of state negligence, domestic violence and other forms of violence are vital topics to discuss and have a judgement on during the court.