They argued that in some instances, the courtroom “posed too many limitations on the states’ capability to determine whom to expel from their territories” and requested “a new and open minded conversation in regards to the interpretation” of the courtroom.
Berset hit again on the group, saying in a statement that “upholding the independence and impartiality of the Courtroom is our bedrock.”
He added that whereas political debate is “wholesome” in any democracy, “politicizing the Courtroom will not be,” and warned that “no judiciary ought to face political strain.”
“Establishments that shield elementary rights can not bend to political cycles. In the event that they do, we threat eroding the very stability they had been constructed to make sure,” Berset insisted.
Created in 1949, the Council of Europe gathers 46 member nations and has the core activity of upholding fundamental human rights throughout the European continent.
Max Griera contributed to this report.
