L. v. Hungary, Application No. 6182/20, Judgment of 21 March 2024 (Committee)
This case concerns the unjustified detention of a Syrian national for six months which constitutes a violation of Article 5§1 of the Convention.
K.J. and Others v. Russia, Applications Nos. 27584/20 and 39768/20, Judgment of 19 March 2024
The ECtHR addressed this case regarding a detention pending expulsion of two convicted applicants captured in Russian territorial waters.
H.D. v. Italy, Application No. 41645/23, Communicated case of 18 March 2024
The case concerns the poor conditions of the retention of an unaccompanied minor migrant, placed for about five months in an adult hotspot.
M.H. and S.B. v. Hungary, Application Nos. 10940/17 and 15977/17, Judgment of 22 February 2024
In this case regarding the detention of two minor asylum seekers, the ECtHR found a violation of Articles 5§1 of the ECHR for both applicants.
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