Andrew Cutting
@andrewcutting.coe.int
Media and comms advisor @ the 46-nation Council of Europe @coe.int + #ECHR = "The most effective human rights protection mechanism in world history" (Shami Chakrabarti) 🔎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cutting-coe/ ⚠️ CoE/ECHR ≠ EU
Very interesting: How have the European Convention on Human Rights and the court in Strasbourg changed the fight for justice in Northern Ireland - and far beyond?👇 🔗 www.thedetail.tv/articles/sou... via www.thedetail.tv
From South Armagh to Strasbourg: the long fight for justice after the Troubles
Across Northern Ireland, families have spent decades challenging flawed investigations
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A British team called Quorom has won the Council of Europe’s “Hack the Hate, Renew Democracy 2026” prize for their MOSAIC system to improve the reporting of online abuse👇 🔗 www.coe.int/en/web/porta... @coe.int
Britain’s Quorum wins Council of Europe’s democracy hackathon - Portal - www.coe.int
<p><strong>Prizes – sponsored by Microsoft and the Council of Europe – recognise civic tech excellence and real-world impact</strong></p>
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Interesting: The Isle of Man has approved changes to its assisted dying bill to make sure it complies with the European Convention on Human Rights👇 🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article... via www.bbcnews.com
Amendments to Isle of Man's Assisted Dying Bill backed by Tynwald
The Isle of Man's bill can now be sent back to the UK's Ministry of Justice for its consideration.
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The rule of law made clear. Check out our new explainer 👉 go.coe.int/IW09C
What is the "rule of law" and why does it matter? Check out this new explainer from the Council of Europe and several other international organisations and networks working on human rights in Europe👇 go.coe.int/IW09C
Council of Europe@coe.int · 2mo agoNow more than ever, the rule of law matters. It protects everyday life by ensuring fair rules and accountability – from renting a home to signing a job contract. As the rule of law comes under pressure, we must protect it. Read the explainer: go.coe.int/IW09C
40 years ago today, the Council of Europe shared the European flag with what has since become the European Union. I think it’s fair to say the EU took it and ran with it👇 🔗 commission.europa.eu/about/europe...
Interesting case in progress: The European Court of Human Rights can help countries address blind spots in their justice systems and hold states to account for abuses of power that domestic actors can't see, writes LSE professor Kai Möller👇 🔗 www.ft.com/content/a77a... via @financialtimes.com
Markus Braun’s six-year detention violates his human rights
The former Wirecard CEO has been detained since 2020 without a verdict — a length almost without precedent
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Interesting: Is Crystal Palace’s “**** UEFA” chant covered by free speech guarantees under the European Convention on Human Rights? 🔗 sports.yahoo.com/articles/cry... via @apnews.com and @yahoosports.bsky.social
Crystal Palace fans take their feud with UEFA all the way to Conference League final
Two little words Crystal Palace fans have vented on their season-long journey in the Conference League ahead of finally sharing a stadium with an unamused UEFA leadership. The chant is often heard at...
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❗Leaving the ECHR would jeopardise the UK’s national security and hinder its efforts to tackle irregular migration, say a group of former justice secretaries and attorneys-general👇 🔗 www.ft.com/content/b3e4... via @financialtimes.com
Leaving ECHR would jeopardise UK national security, say centrist Tories
Former ministers claim withdrawal from human rights agreement is a ‘false solution’ to combat irregular migration
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Interesting: figures show that net migration to the UK was the lowest since 2012 last year, but half the country thinks it is rising👇 🔗 www.ft.com/content/d015... via @financialtimes.com
The impact of falling net migration on Britain and its prime minister
Politicians face a problem of public perception after a survey found that half of Britons still believe immigration is rising
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14 European countries – including Scotland – have more prisoners than spaces available. The Council of Europe’s annual penal statistics for 2025 are now online👇 🔗 www.coe.int/en/web/porta... @coe.int
The Council of Europe has just published its latest annual prison figures. This graphic shows which countries have most inmates across Europe👇 More details: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
It’s great we all have somewhere to turn to when we think the state has failed to uphold our basic rights eh, GB News? 🔗 www.gbnews.com/news/world/f...
Finnish politician found guilty of 'hate speech' over 22-year-old church pamphlet appeals to ECHR
At the time of the verdict, she said: 'This is not about my free speech alone, but that of every person in Finland'
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The European Convention on Human Rights protects us all. When our members have important concerns, we must discuss them together. We are working on a common declaration on migration and the ECHR in Chişinău next week. My interview with @POLITICOEurope: www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
Quitting ECHR would group Britain with Russia, rights chief warns
Speaking to POLITICO, the secretary general of the Council of Europe said it was the U.K.’s choice whether it wanted to stay in the treaty or not.
politico.eu
Send children use element of the echr all the time when they have to fight for the right to an education suitable for them
Andrew Cutting@andrewcutting.coe.int · 3mo agoWhat has the European Convention on Human Rights ever done for anyone? A new ITV drama shows how survivors of serial rapist John Worboys used the ECHR to hold the authorities to account for failing to protect women from violence. Find out more👇 🔗 www.centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/news/2026/5/...
What has the European Convention on Human Rights ever done for anyone? A new ITV drama shows how survivors of serial rapist John Worboys used the ECHR to hold the authorities to account for failing to protect women from violence. Find out more👇 🔗 www.centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/news/2026/5/...
ITV Drama, ‘Believe Me’ tells the story of the legal battle by two survivors to hold the police and parole board to account — Centre for Women's Justice
ITV’s four‑part drama Believe Me , which airs from 10 May, is the true crime story of the legal battle fought by two survivors of serial rapist taxi driver, John Worboys to hold the police accountabl...
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❗Harriet Wistrich, CEO of the Centre for Women’s Justice, on the John Worboys case: The European Convention on Human Rights is often the only legal tool we have to challenge state institutions who fail to protect women and girls from violence👇 🔗 www.centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/news/2026/5/...
ITV Drama, ‘Believe Me’ tells the story of the legal battle by two survivors to hold the police and parole board to account — Centre for Women's Justice
ITV’s four‑part drama Believe Me , which airs from 10 May, is the true crime story of the legal battle fought by two survivors of serial rapist taxi driver, John Worboys to hold the police accountabl...
centreforwomensjustice.org.uk
Fun(ish) fact: There are actually two “Europe Days”. Today, 5 May, marks the signing of the Treaty of London in 1949 setting up the Council of Europe, which now has 46 members – including the UK. 9 May marks the Schuman Declaration of 1950, which led to the modern-day European Union (27 members).
The ECHR is Europe’s democratic compass, says Council of Europe chief Alain Berset at the end of his first official trip to the UK👇 🔗 www.coe.int/en/web/porta... @coe.int @bonavero.bsky.social
Secretary General in the UK: “The ECHR is Europe’s democratic compass” - Portal - www.coe.int
<p><em>Alain Berset praises London’s commitment to the rule of law and to Ukraine</em></p>
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Good morning, Ireland. Starting my mission to Dublin with @rte.ie radio to talk democracy, the Council of Europe and what it means in today’s world. Tune in at 8:15 AM: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/
Council of Europe@coe.int · 3mo agoSG @alain-berset.coe.int will meet Irish leaders to discuss global challenges, including Ukraine, migration and developments in the Middle East. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
READ THIS: 7 stories showing how the European Convention on Human Rights has protected every single person in the UK👇 🔗 www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/seven-... via www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk There are many, many more👇 🔗 www.coe.int/ECHR
Seven stories that prove we need the European Convention on Human Rights - Liberty
Seven legal case studies that show how the European Convention on Human Rights has protected every single person in the UK.
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We had an excellent discussion with Deputy PM David Lammy on the challenges facing Europe. Thank you for your commitment to the rule of law and for the UK’s strong support for accountability for Ukraine.
Looking forward to this conversation at Bonavero Institute of Human Rights on democratic security and Europe’s next order, together with Attorney General Richard Hermer KC. Join us in Oxford or online: www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/even...
How should online platforms be regulated? By putting human rights first and focusing on empowering users, the @coe.int is showing the way, writes Ofcom’s former head of international online safety @owbennett.bsky.social👇 🔗 www.techpolicy.press/the-council-... via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
The Council of Europe Shows What Good Platform Regulation Looks Like in 2026
A new Council of Europe recommendation offers a framework for platform regulation that places human rights and user empowerment first, writes Owen Bennett.
techpolicy.press
Interesting: Contrary to rumours, international law is alive and kicking 🔗 euobserver.com/211170/contr... via @euobserver.com
Contrary to rumours, international law is alive and kicking
Autocrats and 'strongmen' want us to feel defeated on international law. But 'the fact that certain laws are being violated does not, of course, mean those laws no longer exist', writes Caroline de Gr...
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Um, excusez-moi: Ce n'est pas "the EU flag"👇 🔗 www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... via @euronews.com It's a flag for the whole continent: 🔗 www.coe.int/en/web/about...
Is it illegal for the French to remove the EU flag from town halls?
A social media post claims that French authorities are removing the European flag from town halls across the country. It's sparked other claims that doing so is illegal, but what does the law say? #Th...
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As someone whose first partner was an officer in the USAF airforce and was court marshalled twice accused of being gay (after being put 'on display for 2 days while groups were brought round to see the 'queer') I am grateful to the ECHR for turning that tide for UK service personnel.
Andrew Cutting@andrewcutting.coe.int · 4mo agoRegular reminder that the UK’s ban on gay people serving in the armed forces was only lifted after a judgment from the European Court of Human Rights👇 🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article... Surprising how often people don't mention that.
Regular reminder that the UK’s ban on gay people serving in the armed forces was only lifted after a judgment from the European Court of Human Rights👇 🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article... Surprising how often people don't mention that.
Gay veteran denied access to military compensation scheme
A reparations scheme offers up to £70k to those who were forced to leave the military for being gay.
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Interesting: The ECHR, which has safeguarded individual freedoms for 75 years, is under threat like never before, writes the UK attorney general. A gathering of foreign ministers in May will re-establish its essential protections👇 🔗 www.independent.co.uk/voices/europ... via @the-independent.com
A modern mandate for the European Convention on Human Rights
The European Convention on Human Rights, a central plank of international law that has safeguarded individual freedoms for more than 75 years, is under threat like never before – but a gathering of fo...
independent.co.uk
Are chicken nuggets the new bendy bananas? This difficult case was actually about the rights of a particularly vulnerable child, says the head of the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission👇 🔗 ca.news.yahoo.com/vulnerable-c...
Vulnerable child at heart of chicken nugget deportation case, says regulator
The ruling is centred on the rights of Klevis Disha’s 11-year-old son and how he might be impacted if separated from his father.
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