Explores how the European Court of Human Rights understands 'democracy' and might support more deliberative, participatory and inclusive practices.

European Convention on Human Rights – Article 10 – Freedom of expression 1. Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedo

Law, Democracy and the European Court of Human Rights examines the political rights jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights. It discusses how the Co

High hopes were placed in the ability of the European Convention and the Court of Human Rights to help realise fundamental freedoms and civil and political righ

Revision of author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Amsterdam, 2012.