Taskin et al. v. Turkey
European Court of Human Rights
App. No. 46117/99 Eur. Ct. H.R. (2004)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
The government of Turkey (defendant) authorized a company to operate a gold mine using an extraction process that involved cyanide. Several Turkish nationals (plaintiffs) sought to have the permits for the mine set aside due to dangers posed by the chemical. Turkey was brought to trial before the European Court of Human Rights for violations of the European Convention on Human Rights, to which Turkey was a signatory. In evaluating the relevant international law concerning human rights and environmental protection, the court considered the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters, even though Turkey was not a signatory to that convention.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning ()
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