Democratic Republic of the Congo v. Belgium

Abstract

Human rights — Right to a fair trial — Right to an effective remedy — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Articles 6(1) and 13 — Application by State not party to the Convention — Applicant alleging breach of Convention by Belgium — Whether possible for applicant to refer alleged breach to Court — Whether applicant’s complaint inter-State under Article 33 of Convention — Whether possible for applicant to make individual application under Article 34 of Convention — Whether applicant non-governmental organization — Exercise of public power — Whether application incompatible ratione personae with Convention — Whether application admissible

States — Legal personality — Application to European Court of Human Rights by State — Applicant State not party to the European Convention on Human Rights — Standing