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The European convention on human rights is an international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe. It was signed in 1950, and effective from 1953.

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The key points of the European Convention on Human Rights are now the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. The key points are shorter as per the ECHR.

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