RT Article
T1 Human rights violations committed against human rights defenders through the use of legal system: a trend in Europe and beyond
JF Human rights review
VO 25
IS 1
SP 99
OP 122
A1 Koula, Aikaterini-Christina
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1885736177
AB Human rights defenders (HRDs) fight for various human rights and address concerns related to corruption, employment, the environment, and other issues. They also challenge powerful state and private stakeholders and seek justice for human rights abuses. Therefore, HRDs are increasingly becoming targets of violent attacks and abuse with the aim of silencing them. This article begins by providing a brief definition of HRDs and then proceeds to outline the risks associated with their work in defending human rights. It also identifies the perpetrators responsible for these violations. The article categorises the types of abuses against HRDs into two main categories, with a particular focus on the widespread tactic of using the legal system to target and silence defenders in Europe, which is also emerging globally. It introduces a taxonomy of various types of violations through the legal system. By categorising the types of violations against HRDs and establishing a taxonomy to aid in identifying these tactics, the article seeks to deepen understanding and awareness of the varied abuses experienced by HRDs, as well as their deviation from human rights standards, providing a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, and defenders.
NO Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 119-122
K1 Lawfare
K1 The use of law
K1 Criminalisation
K1 Human rights defenders
K1 Europe
DO 10.1007/s12142-024-00717-8