At the end of this course, the student will learn:

• The historical development and fundamental principles of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) system

• The protection mechanisms and procedural aspects of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), including application procedures, admissibility criteria, and hearings

• The practical insights and experiences of the lecturer, who has served as a legal expert involved in cases before the ECtHR at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs