Protecting migrants under the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Social Charter (2nd edition)

Ensuring implementation of relevant commitments under the European Convention on Human Rights, whilst managing overwhelming numbers of refugees and migrants, represents today a significant challenge for all member States of the Council of Europe.

This handbook, produced by the Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law, is a practical tool for legal professionals from Council of Europe member states who wish to strengthen their skills in applying the European Convention on Human Rights and the case law of the European Court of Human Rights in their daily work.