COVID-19 Restrictions Case Communicated to ECtHR [1]
A case against some of Croatia's COVID-19 restrictions has been communicated [3] to the European Court of Human Rights. In MagdiƧ v. Croatia, the Applicants question the legality of measures adopted by Croatia to inhibit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The measures in question: (1) place restrictions on the ability to leave one's domicile and residence except under exceptional conditions and with official permission; (2) prohibit public gatherings of greater than five people; and (3) suspend religious gatherings. The Applicants challenge these measures based on Article 9 (freedom of religion), Article 11 (right of peaceful assembly), and Article 2(1) of Protocol No. 4 (freedom of movement). ILIB will bring more news as it develops.