The use of force by French police officers – the case of Boukrourou and Others

The use of force by French police officers – the case of Boukrourou and Others

The case concerns the death of an individual suffering from psychiatric disorders who was the victim of ill-treatment during a police operation. The Court held unanimously that there had been a violation of Article 3 of the ECHR (prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment).

At the time of writing, the case remains open. However, no NGO communications have been submitted.

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