European Convention on Human Rights

The European Convention on Human Rights is an international convention to protect human rights and political freedoms in Europe, drafted in 1950 by the Council of Europe and entering into force on September 3, 1953. The convention established the European Court of Human Rights, which allows individuals to take cases to the court if they feel their rights have been violated by a state party, with judgments being binding on the states concerned. The convention has had a significant influence on the law in Council of Europe member countries and is widely considered the most effective international treaty for human rights protection. It has played an important role in the development and awareness of human rights in Europe, responding to concerns about human rights violations during World War II and the growth of Stalinism in Central and Eastern Europe.learn more on wikipedia