Landmark climate ruling by the European Court of Human Rights’ Grand Chamber in favour of a Swiss association for climate protection of elderly women

On 9 April 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) Grand Chamber ruled on the case of Verein Klimaseniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland. The Court held that Switzerland was not doing enough to prevent climate change and found a violation of Articles 6(1) and 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), on the right to a fair trial and respect for private and family life respectively. The claim was brought by the Swiss non-profit...

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