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The preparatory work

Articles of the Convention


Article 1: Obligation to respect human rights

Cour(77)9
 

Article 3: Prohibition of torture

DH(56)5

CDH(70)9

CDH(77)3
 

Article 4: Prohibition of slavery and forced labour

DH(62)10

CDH(70)5
 

Article 5: Right to liberty and security

DH(56)10

CDH(67)10
 

Article 6: Right to a fair trial

DH(56)11

CDH(68)3 (part 1, part 2)
 

Article 7: No punishment without law

DH(57)6

CDH(70)10
 

Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life

DH(56)12

CDH(67)5
 

Article 9: Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

DH(56)14
 

Article 10: Freedom of expression

DH(56)15

CDH(75)6
 

Article 11: Freedom of assembly and association

DH(56)16

CDH(74)39
 

Article 13: Right to an effective remedy

DH(57)5

CDH(70)8
 

Article 14: Prohibition of discrimination

CDH(67)3
 

Article 15: Derogation in time of emergency

DH(56)4

CDH(77)5
 

Article 16: Restrictions on political activity of aliens

CDH(67)4
 

Article 17: Prohibition of abuse of rights

DH(57)4

CDH(75)7
 

Article 18: Limitation on use of restrictions on rights

CDH(75)11  
 

 

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