The European Convention on Human Rights and the COVID-19 Pandemic

This book provides detailed analysis of the applicability of the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights to issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the European Court of Human Rights should be cautious of finding breaches in cases of public restrictions applied to protect life and health during a global pandemic.

Ronagh J.A. McQuigg is a Reader in the School of Law, Queen's University Belfast. Her research interests are in the area of international human rights law, and she currently teaches in the areas of Land Law and Family Law.

1. Introduction; 2. The ECHR and Duties to Provide Protection from COVID-19; 3. The ECHR and Restrictions on Public Gatherings; 4. The ECHR and other COVID-19 Restrictions; 5. Conclusions