Protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through the European Court of Human Rights legal positions: lessons for Ukraine

Abstract

The article deals with the analysis of the current practice of the European Court of Human Rights in the field of protection of the rights of persons with disabilities. Nowadays, the role of the European Court of Human Rights in the Ukrainian case law while solving specific cases is growing. The article analyzes the topical for Ukraine precedents in the focus of cases consideration that deals with the violation of Article 2 (Right to life), Article 3 (Prohibition of torture) and Article 5 (Right to liberty and security) of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.