Injunctive relief at the European Court of Human Rights – progress and push-back

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Leach, P. 2026. Injunctive relief at the European Court of Human Rights – progress and push-back. in: Muir, E., Garben, S. and Govaere, I. (ed.) Activating Human and Fundamental Rights Before the European Courts Hart Publishing. pp. 207-222
Chapter titleInjunctive relief at the European Court of Human Rights – progress and push-back
AuthorsLeach, P.
Abstract

A discussion of the development of the European Court's interim measures regime.

Keywordshuman rights interim measures
Sustainable Development Goals16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Middlesex University ThemeSustainability
Page range207-222
Book titleActivating Human and Fundamental Rights Before the European Courts
EditorsMuir, E., Garben, S. and Govaere, I.
PublisherHart Publishing
SeriesModern Studies in European Law
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Hardcover9781509987696
Electronic9781509987702
Electronic9781509987719
Electronic9781509987726
Copyright Year2026
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Online27 May 2026
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Deposited09 Dec 2025
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