The European Court of Human Rights

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Einleitung (Introduction)

• Das Europäische Übereinkommen zum Schutze der Menschenrechte und Grundfreiheiten (ECHR) (The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR))

  • Die Entstehungsgeschichte des ECHR (The History of the ECHR)

  • Die Struktur des ECHR (The Structure of the ECHR)

  • Der Anwendungsbereich des ECHR (The Scope of the ECHR)

• Der Europäische Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte (EGMR) (The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR))

  • Die Funktionsweise des EGMR (The Functioning of the ECtHR)

  • Die Rechtssprechung des EGMR (The Jurisprudence of the ECtHR)

• Ausgewählte Fälle des EGMR (Selected Cases of the ECtHR)

  • Fall 1: … (Case 1: …)

  • Fall 2: … (Case 2: …)

  • Fall 3: … (Case 3: …)

• Schlussfolgerung (Conclusion)

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and its role in protecting human rights. It explores the workings of the 'Strasbourg machinery' through the examination of selected cases.

• The origins and development of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR)
• The structure and application of the ECHR
• The function and jurisprudence of the ECtHR
• Analysis of selected cases illustrating the ECtHR's impact on human rights protection
• The significance of the ECtHR's jurisprudence for the enforcement of human rights in Europe

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter provides an overview of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR), tracing its history, structure, and scope of application. Chapter two delves into the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), examining its functioning and key areas of jurisprudence. The following chapters explore specific ECtHR cases, analyzing their implications for human rights protection. The conclusion summarizes the findings and discusses the broader significance of the ECtHR for the European legal system.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work focuses on key concepts such as the European Convention on Human Rights, the European Court of Human Rights, human rights protection, jurisprudence, case law, and the 'Strasbourg machinery'. The analysis examines specific cases to illuminate the impact of the ECtHR on the enforcement of human rights within the European context.