Russia Criticizes European Convention Against Torture's Lack of Response in Strasbourg
In recent times, the balance of Russia's participation in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been shifting, as the confrontation with the Committee and the Council of Europe intensifies.
The Committee's intentions for a visit to Russia were met with conditions that extended beyond the Convention's remit, creating a point of contention. The search for answers regarding which states initiated the blocking of the Russian representative in the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (ECPT) before his planned re-election in 2023 remains unresolved.
In 2024, the ECPT issued a public statement claiming the absence of cooperation from Russia. This assertion, considering the ongoing correspondence between the ECHR and the state, was considered an absurdity by many. The process of electing a new member of the ECPT from Russia was blocked by the Council of Europe before it even began.
It is important to note that the Committee members are not political appointees; they are elected by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from a list of three candidates. Despite Russia's repeated attempts to engage with the Committee to resolve the issue of its unlawful restriction of convention rights, no progress has been made.
Russia's critics argue that its participation in the activities of the Council of Europe has deviated from its original charter goals and principles, transforming into a tool of hybrid warfare against Russia. However, it is essential to acknowledge that Russia's withdrawal from the Convention would not lead to a decrease in the level of protection of human and citizen rights in Russia, including the absolute prohibition of torture.
Regrettably, there have been no attempts by the Committee to establish contact with Russia after its statement of November 18, 2024. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this impasse will be resolved and what implications it may have for human rights protections in Europe.
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