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Fit for purpose or faulty design? Analysis of the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice on the legal protection of minorities
Zweckdienlich oder fehlerhaft? Eine Analyse der Rechtsprechung der Europäischen Gerichtshofs für Menschenrechte und des Europäischen Gerichtshofs über den rechtlichen Schutz von Minderheiten
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Abstract 'This paper examines whether the European Court of Justice (ECJ), even in the absence of explicit competences, could play a role in the creation of a European Union policy promoting the protection of minorities and thus preventing their social exclusion. Comparison is made with the jurisprudence of ... view more
'This paper examines whether the European Court of Justice (ECJ), even in the absence of explicit competences, could play a role in the creation of a European Union policy promoting the protection of minorities and thus preventing their social exclusion. Comparison is made with the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) because of the cross-fertilisation between the two Courts. The author argues that there is a conspicuous absence in ECJ jurisprudence on the rights of minorities to their culture and identity, whereas the jurisprudence of the ECtHR in this regard is progressive. In contrast, the ECJ takes the fore when it comes to the protection of the linguistic rights of minorities. In conclusion, the author argues that the ECJ is not fit for purpose, but that to speak of a faulty design is taking a step too far.' (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
jurisdiction; ethnic group; minority rights; legal protection; European Court of Justice; cultural identity; minority
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Law
European Politics
Method
applied research; descriptive study
Document language
English
Publication Year
2007
Page/Pages
20 p.
Journal
JEMIE - Journal on ethnopolitics and minority issues in Europe, Vol. 6 (2007) 1
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications