Missing Persons and Victims of Enforced Disappearance in Europe

The issue paper, published by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, deals with the subjects of missing persons and victims of enforced disappearance in Europe. It provides an overview of the situation, it analyses the major international and European standards and mechanisms dealing with these subjects, and provides a thorough analysis of the major case law of the European Court of Human Rights. Morover, it illustrates European State practice and major human rights challenges concerning missing persons and victims of enforced disappearances, providing instances of good practices. Recommendations and concluding observations are also included.