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Russia was expelled from the Council of Europe (CoE) after 26 years following the invasion of Ukraine. This timely and in-depth analysis explores Russia's tumultuous relationship with the CoE/ECHR institutions. It examines Russia's membership record and the profound impacts of its expulsion for Europe's human rights system. The authors provide valuable insights for future policy to safeguard the integrity of international human rights institutions. The book fills an important gap in legal scholarship by exploring the legality and legitimacy of its membership and expulsion, and represents a key reference in understanding the challenge of protecting human rights in the face of rising authoritarianism.

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“This book provides a unique, comprehensive and critical analysis of the history and practice of the membership of Russia in the Council of Europe, as well as of the legal consequences of its expulsion.” Wolfgang Benedek, University of Graz

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Ed Bates is Associate Professor at the University of Leicester. Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou is Professor in Human Rights Law at the University of Liverpool. Andrew Forde is Assistant Professor in International Law at Dublin City University (DCU).

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