Friday 5 February 2010

Medvedev Signs Protocol 14 ECHR

Yesterday, the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed the law approving Protocol 14 ECHR, reports press agency ITAR-TASS. This was the last remaining step to take before Russia formally ratifies by depositing its acceptance with the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. Protocol 14's time has finally come. Now all attention can focus on the Interlaken conference preparing essential reforms.