| Miris document ID: 1020688967817 |
| Author: |
European Court of Human Rights |
| Language: |
English |
| Source: |
European Court of Human Rights
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| Country: |
Bulgaria |
| Category: |
judgment/decision |
| Government level: |
International |
| Guiding principle: |
The inhabitants of a region in a country are entitled to form associations in order to promote the region¿s special characteristics. The fact that an association asserts a minority consciousness cannot in itself justify an interference with its rights under Article 11 of the Convention.The Court finds that the authorities overstepped their margin of appreciation and that the measures banning the applicants from holding commemorative meetings were not necessary in a democratic society, within the meaning of Article 11 of the Convention. |
| Date of
judgement:
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2001-10-2 |
| Official version: |
yes |
| Legally binding: |
yes |
| Subject areas: |
freedom of assembly; freedom of association; freedom of opinion; identity; prohibition of assimilation; right of association |
| Minority groups: |
Macedonians |
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