Practical Law UK Glossary 1-107-6550 (Approx. 6 pages)
Glossary
European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
An international convention signed by 47 member states and overseen by the Council of Europe. It guarantees a number of basic human rights (sometimes known as Convention Rights). They include the:
Right to life (Article 2).
Prohibition of torture (Article 3).
Prohibition of slavery and forced labour (Article 4).
Right to liberty and security (Article 5).
Right to a fair trial (Article 6).
Right not to be punished except in accordance with the law (Article 7).
Respect for private and family life (Article 8).
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion (Article 9).
Freedom of expression (Article 10).
Freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of association (including the right to join a trade union) (Article 11).
Right to marry and start a family (Article 12).
Right not to suffer discrimination in respect of Convention Rights (Article 14).
Right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions (Article 1 of the First Protocol).
Right to participate in free elections (Article 3 of the First Protocol).