ECtHR finds imposition of Russian citizenship in Crimea a breach of article 8 ECHR – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

ECtHR finds imposition of Russian citizenship in Crimea a breach of article 8 ECHR – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

A. Introduction

The term ‘passportisation’ refers to the practice of extending nationality to substantial numbers of individuals beyond the boundary of the state, including by forcible imposition of nationality.  At an international level, two effects – each potentially an aim of value to the state extending its nationality –  are the erosion of the territorial sovereignty of the state of residence by the new ability of the state of nationality to intervene to protect those possessing its nationality, conformably with article 51 of the UN Charter, and reduced scope for the individual to seek international protection as against a state of his or her nationality.  In the post-Soviet period passportisation been much practised by the Russian Federation, in Georgia, Ukraine, and elsewhere.  On 18 June 2024 Dr Gaiane Nuridzhanian provided a helpful account of recent decisions touching on it, including in the context of human rights.  Since then the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has decided an interstate case concerning Russian activities concerning Crimea, Ukraine v Russia (Re Crimea) appns 20958/14 and 38334/18) [2024] ECHR 569, which within its wider decision sets out significant findings regarding passportisation.

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Climate Change ‘Supercharged’ Philippines’ Typhoon Season, Study Finds – Go Health Pro

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A warming climate fueled the blitz of six powerful storms that hit the Philippines within a matter of weeks this year, according to a new study. The conditions that enabled the unusual string of tropical cyclones late in the season, including higher sea surface temperatures, were made nearly twice as likely by human-induced climate change, … Read more

Aging With HIV: Research Finds Increased Risk of Dementia – Go Health Pro

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People with HIV are living longer lives. That’s good news. However, it also means they’re more likely to live long enough to develop age-related diseases, such as dementia. Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with memory, problem-solving, and learning. The risk of dementia among older … Read more

Google has no duty to refund gift card scam victims, judge finds – Go Health Pro

Google has no duty to refund gift card scam victims, judge finds – Go Health Pro

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Ransomware double-extortion group listings peaked in 2024, report finds – Go Health Pro

Ransomware double-extortion group listings peaked in 2024, report finds – Go Health Pro

The number of ransomware double-extortion groups posting to leak sites hit an all-time high in May, with 40 groups actively listing victims that month, according to Secureworks’ State of the Threat 8th Edition report published Tuesday. The Secureworks report outlines the ongoing results of law enforcement disruption of ALPHV/BlackCat and LockBit between the end of … Read more

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