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Definition the European Convention on Human Rights in British English

the European Convention on Human Rights

/ˌjʊərəpiːən kənˌvenʃ(ə)n ɒn ˌhjuːmən ˈraɪts/
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a treaty from 1953 that protects the rights and fundamental freedoms of people in Europe. It is often referred to as the ECHR.

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Definition the European Convention on Human Rights in British English