Forced Disappearances in the European Court of Human Rights

Belügyi Szemle 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sabrina Judith Kaliman
DOI: 10.38146/bsz-ajia-ajia.2026.v74.i1.pp205-222
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Abstract

Aim: To examine the essential characteristics of the crime of forced disappearances in the European Court of Human Rights. Establish and analyse key cases of this court. Methodology: Documental Analysis and Case Study. Findings: This text establishes theoretical definitions and aims to demonstrate how this court judges cases of forced disappearances. This crime is part of this court's fundamental case law. Value: Determine the characteristics of forced disappearances from three court judgments to understand how this crime is punished according to the variables and circumstances of the cases.

Fields of Study & Subjects

International Law and Human Rights Legal Rights and Human Rights War Law and Justice

Publication details

Journal / source
Belügyi Szemle
Volume
74
Issue
1
Pages
205–222
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN