The European Convention on Human Rights, the Social Charter and Environmental Rights

Abstract

The European Convention on Human Rights has been in force for 70 years, which also defines the scope of the human rights discussed there. The circumstances, content and importance of the Convention have been discussed by a number of sources, leaving no doubt as to the historic moment at which a regional appearance was needed two years after a similar UN document, with greater emphasis on human rights on the continent that was and remained most directly affected during that period.