Refusal of visa vs. right to court: ECJ’s ruling
13.12.2017
Refusal of visa vs. right to court: ECJ’s ruling
The rights of migrants
ECtHR notifies Poland about application of Roma tenants whose homes in Wrocław were demolished
26.09.2017
ECtHR notifies Poland about application of Roma tenants whose homes in Wrocław were demolished
Equal treatment
ECJ Advocate General: Member States not are allowed to deny judicial review of visa refusal
08.09.2017
ECJ Advocate General: Member States not are allowed to deny judicial review of visa refusal
The rights of migrants
New rules of designation of disability reasons needed, HFHR comments
24.08.2017
New rules of designation of disability reasons needed, HFHR comments
Rule of law and fair trial, Equal treatment
ECtHR to communicate Poland applications of refugees denied entry in Terespol
18.08.2017
ECtHR to communicate Poland applications of refugees denied entry in Terespol
The rights of migrants
HFHR’s success: Formerly stateless Viktoriia, originally from Ukraine, received Polish nationality
19.07.2017
HFHR’s success: Formerly stateless Viktoriia, originally from Ukraine, received Polish nationality
The rights of migrants
Torture victim released after 10 months in immigration custody
12.07.2017
Torture victim released after 10 months in immigration custody
The rights of migrants, Freedom from torture
Man spent fifteen years at nursing home against his will and court decisions
30.06.2017
Man spent fifteen years at nursing home against his will and court decisions
Equal treatment
Asylum seeker files lawsuit against Poland in Strasbourg after 31 unsuccessful attempts to file application for international protection at Terespol border crossing
29.06.2017
Asylum seeker files lawsuit against Poland in Strasbourg after 31 unsuccessful attempts to file application for international protection at Terespol border crossing
The rights of migrants
Rights of detained persons. Basic legal and practical problems – HFHR’s perspective
30.05.2017
Rights of detained persons. Basic legal and practical problems – HFHR’s perspective
Freedom from torture, Equal treatment
At the border. Attorneys from Warsaw Bar, HFHR and ALI help asylum seekers in Terespol
17.03.2017
At the border. Attorneys from Warsaw Bar, HFHR and ALI help asylum seekers in Terespol
The rights of migrants
Success in legal incapacitation case – prosecution withdraws motion
06.03.2017
Success in legal incapacitation case – prosecution withdraws motion
Equal treatment
“Road to nowhere” – report from Brest-Terespol border crossing
27.10.2016
“Road to nowhere” – report from Brest-Terespol border crossing
The rights of migrants
SAC: automated denial of permission for a partner of a Polish citizen to purchase a real property is discriminatory
14.09.2016
SAC: automated denial of permission for a partner of a Polish citizen to purchase a real property is discriminatory
Equal treatment, The rights of migrants
New facilities available for persons with disabilities during entry exams for legal professions training
25.08.2016
New facilities available for persons with disabilities during entry exams for legal professions training
Equal treatment
Placement of incapacitated persons at nursing homes declared unconstitutional
28.06.2016
Placement of incapacitated persons at nursing homes declared unconstitutional
Equal treatment, Rule of law and fair trial
Placement of incapacitated persons at nursing homes – HFHR sends opinion to Constitutional Tribunal
22.06.2016
Placement of incapacitated persons at nursing homes – HFHR sends opinion to Constitutional Tribunal
Rule of law and fair trial, Equal treatment
Prohibition to marry for persons with intellectual or mental disabilities: HFHR sends opinion to Constitutional Tribunal
31.05.2016
Prohibition to marry for persons with intellectual or mental disabilities: HFHR sends opinion to Constitutional Tribunal
Equal treatment
Administrative Court: Children of same-sex married couple not to acquire Polish citizenship
12.04.2016
Administrative Court: Children of same-sex married couple not to acquire Polish citizenship
Equal treatment, The rights of migrants
Blind person with guide dog was discriminated against when refused to board a bus, court rules
10.03.2016
Blind person with guide dog was discriminated against when refused to board a bus, court rules
Equal treatment
28.10.2015
Victims with disabilities discriminated against in criminal procedure
Rule of law and fair trial, Equal treatment
Landmark decision on legal incapacitation: reasons issued
15.10.2015
Landmark decision on legal incapacitation: reasons issued
Rule of law and fair trial, Equal treatment
Legal incapacitation order amended, international human rights standards must be observed, judges say
14.09.2015
Legal incapacitation order amended, international human rights standards must be observed, judges say
Equal treatment
ECtHR: failure to enact laws on same-sex partnerships violates the Convention
22.07.2015
ECtHR: failure to enact laws on same-sex partnerships violates the Convention
Equal treatment, Rule of law and fair trial
Report: stateless children in legal grey zone
20.07.2015
Report: stateless children in legal grey zone
The rights of migrants
Same-sex parents birth registration refusal case brought before ECtHR
18.06.2015
Same-sex parents birth registration refusal case brought before ECtHR
Equal treatment
Supreme Court dismissed complaint in Sikh’s case
18.09.2014
Supreme Court dismissed complaint in Sikh’s case
The rights of migrants
Law exams are not adapted for people with disabilities
02.12.2013
Law exams are not adapted for people with disabilities
Equal treatment
President grants citizenship to a minor Cuban girl
04.10.2013
President grants citizenship to a minor Cuban girl
The rights of migrants
HFHR statement on Border Guard’s refusal of entry for gay partner of Polish national
23.05.2013
HFHR statement on Border Guard’s refusal of entry for gay partner of Polish national
The rights of migrants, Equal treatment
Report: Migration is not a crime
18.12.2012
Report: Migration is not a crime
The rights of migrants
Court revoked decision denying refugee status to homosexual from Uganda
22.11.2012
Court revoked decision denying refugee status to homosexual from Uganda
Equal treatment, Rule of law and fair trial
ECtHR declares that coercive placement in a nursing home violates the right to liberty
18.10.2012
ECtHR declares that coercive placement in a nursing home violates the right to liberty
Equal treatment
The case concerning protection of the rights of same-sex couples at the ECtHR
06.09.2012
The case concerning protection of the rights of same-sex couples at the ECtHR
Equal treatment
Polish Border Guards refused entry for the gay partner of a Polish national
30.07.2012
Polish Border Guards refused entry for the gay partner of a Polish national
The rights of migrants, Equal treatment
Judgment rendered in the case of a Roma denied entry to a club
29.02.2012
Judgment rendered in the case of a Roma denied entry to a club
Equal treatment