B.V. v. Belgium, ECtHR, 61030/08, 02/05/2017
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2017

The investigation carried out by the Belgian authorities after the applicant had lodged a criminal complaint alleging rape and indecent assault - A violation of the procedural aspect of Article 3 (prohibition of inhuman and degrading treatment)

Bayev and Others v. Russia, ECtHR, 67667/09, 44092/12, 56717/12, 20/06/2017
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2017

Article 10 (Freedom of expression) Article 14 (Discrimination) - Legislative prohibition on the promotion of homosexuality among minors reinforcing stigma and prejudice and encouraging homophobia - Unjustified difference in treatment between heterosexual majority and homosexual minority

Dissenting / Concurring: Dedov

Gutiérrez Hernández et al. v. Guatemala, IACtHR, Series C No. 339, 24/08/2017

Investigations carried out without due diligence - 'Crime of passion' as a part of a stereotype justifying violence against women and excusing the aggressor's conduct - State's stereotyped assessment of the investigation on the victim's personal relationships and lifestyle - Victim blaming by State agents

Lashmankin and Others v. Russia, ECtHR, 57818/09 + other 14, 07/02/2017
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2017

Article 11 (Freedom of peaceful assembly) Article 13 (Effective remedy) - Arbitrary and discriminatory power of authorities to propose changes in location, time or manner of conduct of a public event - Lack of effective remedy allowing an enforceable judicial decision against authorities’ refusal to approve the location, time or manner of conduct of a public event before its planned date