Russia, the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights
A Troubled Membership and Its Legacy
By Ed Bates, Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou and Andrew Forde
Published
18 Feb 2025Page count
224 pagesISBN
978-1529232806Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
18 Feb 2025Page count
224 pagesISBN
978-1529232790Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
18 Feb 2025Page count
224 pagesISBN
978-1529232813Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Bristol University Press
Russia, the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights
Russia was expelled from the Council of Europe (CoE) after 26 years following the invasion of Ukraine.
This timely and in-depth analysis explores Russia's tumultuous relationship with the CoE/ECHR institutions. It examines Russia’s membership record and the profound impacts of its expulsion for Europe’s human rights system. The authors provide valuable insights for future policy to safeguard the integrity of international human rights institutions.
The book fills an important gap in legal scholarship by exploring the legality and legitimacy of its membership and expulsion, and represents a key reference in understanding the challenge of protecting human rights in the face of rising authoritarianism.
“This book provides a unique, comprehensive and critical analysis of the history and practice of the membership of Russia in the Council of Europe, as well as of the legal consequences of its expulsion.” Wolfgang Benedek, University of Graz
Ed Bates is Associate Professor at the University of Leicester.
Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou is Professor in Human Rights Law at the University of Liverpool.
Andrew Forde is Assistant Professor in International Law at Dublin City University (DCU).
1. Introduction
2. ‘Therapeutic Admission’ (1992–1998)
3. The CoE and Russia (1998–2013)
4. The CoE and Russia (2013–2022)
5. Suspension and Expulsion of Russia: Legality and Legitimacy
6. The Legacy of Russia’s Expulsion on the European Court of Human Rights
7. Conclusion – a Legacy of Bad Faith
