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European Court of Human Rights: Win for the right to truth about human rights atrocities

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European Court of Human Rights: Win for the right to truth about human rights atrocities
Abstract
The Court found that the Russian government’s restrictions on accessing archival documents and information violated individuals’ and researchers’ rights to freedom of expression and access to information. This decision is important in cementing recognition that access to information encompasses the right of relatives of victims of gross human rights violations and researchers to access historical archives about past atrocities.
Website Title
ARTICLE 19
Date
2024-06-18
Short Title
European Court of Human Rights
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19/06/2024, 17:59
Language
English
Rights
Ukraine War
Extra
Europe
Citation
ARTICLE 19. (2024, June 18). European Court of Human Rights: Win for the right to truth about human rights atrocities. ARTICLE 19. https://www.article19.org/resources/european-court-of-human-rights-win-for-right-to-truth-about-past-human-rights-atrocities/