Conference on Mental Health in Detention On 28 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments participated in the ...

Organised back-to-back with the award ceremony of the 31st edition of the North-South Prize of the Council of Europe, the North-South Dialogues 2026 will be inspired by the work of this edition’s ...

They need to experience that their complaints are taken seriously and trust that the institutions are also there for them.

International conference on current challenges in the justice system On 24 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights participated online in the XI.

In turbulent times where democratic foundations are challenged, the Council of Europe is working towards a New Democratic Pact for Europe to restore citizens’ faith in democratic institutions. In the ...

Leading figures in international and national organisations across Europe have called for stronger recognition of the importance of and need to protect electoral observers in ensuring the security of ...

Informal exchange on prison conditions and reform efforts On 20-21 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of ...

The Committee of Ministers has decided to submit to the Parliamentary Assembly, for appointment to the post of Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, the following candidatures, listed in ...

On 21 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights hosted a visit of academics ...

The Special Tribunal will be about accountability. It is a long-term effort to address the crime of all crimes and uphold the rule of law. While peace talks focus on ending hostilities, justice ...

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Convention on Cybercrime - also known as the “Budapest Convention” - which has served as a cornerstone for global action against cybercrime. Opened for ...

How do countries accede to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)? The treaty is open for accession by any country ready to implement it! The Budapest Convention provides a common ...