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Interesting exposé. #COVID19 has triggered the largest number of derogations from human rights treaties #RCHR etc. But I am very sceptical about the need for or justification of derogations on this occasion. ⤵️
The exceptional circumstances of #COVID19 do not require action outside the #ECHR or the #EuropeanSocialCharter, but to manoeuvre within and apply the provisions of those instruments designed for exceptional situations, like #PublicHealth. Someone should make this point. ⤵️
The provisions that might be legitimately derogated from provide precisely for the margin that is necessary on this occasion on #PublicHealth grounds, which makes it superfluous to derogate. #ECHR examples follow:
