ECtHR Statistics and Trends: A Human Rights Analysis

Summary: Statistics tell a story. The European Court of Human Rights publishes annual data that serves as a 'Report Card' for democracy and rule of law in Europe...

Statistics tell a story. The European Court of Human Rights publishes annual data that serves as a “Report Card” for democracy and rule of law in Europe. For Turkey, the numbers highlight specific systemic issues that Attorneys and policymakers must address.

The “High Count” Countries

Historically, the bulk of the Court’s pending caseload comes from a few countries:

Turkey: Consistently in the top tier (due to population size and political developments).
Russia: (Before expulsion in 2022).
Ukraine.
Romania / Italy.

Most Violated Articles (Turkey)

Looking at the judgments against Turkey, a pattern emerges:

1. Right to a Fair Trial (Article 6)

The absolute champion.

Length of Proceedings: Trials taking 10 years.
Non-Enforcement: Courts not obeying final verdicts.
Fairness: Lack of reasoned decisions.

2. Right to Liberty and Security (Article 5)

Long Pre-trial Detention: Keeping suspects in jail for years without conviction.
Lack of Suspicion: Arresting without concrete evidence.

3. Protection of Property (P1-1)

Expropriation: State taking land without paying interest or delaying payment.

4. Freedom of Expression (Article 10)

Blocking websites, penalizing tweets, banning protests.

Success Rate

It is worth noting that while thousands apply, 95% are declared inadmissible. However, of the 5% that reach a judgment, the Court finds a violation in the vast majority. It rarely says “The State was right” if the case goes the distance.

Conclusion

The statistics show that while Turkey has modernized its laws, implementation remains the bottleneck. The “Right to a Fair Trial” issues suggest a need for faster, more efficient, and more detailed judicial work at the local level.

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