Matteo de Bellis
@matteodebellis.bsky.social
Human rights, migration & public policy in Europe and beyond. Advisor to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights - but views here are mine and mine only. Formerly at Amnesty International. Usually on a train between Brussels and Strasbourg.
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Essential discussions today with civil society representatives on embedding #HumanRights in GenAI governance. Their voices are critical for shaping the future of ethical #AI. #AIEthics
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Essential discussions today with civil society representatives on embedding #HumanRights in GenAI governance. Their voices are critical for shaping the future of ethical #AI. #AIEthics
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Attacks on the HR of migrants put all our rights at risk.
Read my latest Shout-out ⬇️
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Read my latest Shout-out ⬇️
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Attacks on the HR of migrants put all our rights at risk - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int
Strasbourg 16/06/2025
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June 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Attacks on the HR of migrants put all our rights at risk.
Read my latest Shout-out ⬇️
www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
Read my latest Shout-out ⬇️
www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
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Landmark ruling in the Kinsa case‼️
EU’s top court rules: Anti-smuggling laws must not violate fundamental rights.
⭕ The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) declared that helping minors under one’s care to enter the EU is not a crime.
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@ecchr.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org @proasyl.de
EU’s top court rules: Anti-smuggling laws must not violate fundamental rights.
⭕ The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) declared that helping minors under one’s care to enter the EU is not a crime.
1/8
@ecchr.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org @proasyl.de
June 4, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Landmark ruling in the Kinsa case‼️
EU’s top court rules: Anti-smuggling laws must not violate fundamental rights.
⭕ The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) declared that helping minors under one’s care to enter the EU is not a crime.
1/8
@ecchr.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org @proasyl.de
EU’s top court rules: Anti-smuggling laws must not violate fundamental rights.
⭕ The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) declared that helping minors under one’s care to enter the EU is not a crime.
1/8
@ecchr.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org @proasyl.de
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⚖️ Cioffi v. Italy Italy violated the Convention for ill-treatment of a trainee lawyer at a police station following an anti-globalisation demonstration tinyurl.com/2e63utff
#ECHR #CEDH #ECHRpress
#ECHR #CEDH #ECHRpress
June 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Questo giovedi' a Ravenna > www.comune.ra.it/aree-tematic...
Conferenza nazionale sul soccorso in mare: "Mediterraneo oggi: libertà di muoversi, dovere di salvare" - Comune di Ravenna
29 maggio, ore 9:30 – Palazzo Rasponi alle Teste, Piazza Kennedy, 12 La Conferenza nazionale Mediterraneo oggi: libertà di muoversi, dovere di salvare propone un confronto ...
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May 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Questo giovedi' a Ravenna > www.comune.ra.it/aree-tematic...
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#Pylos #shipwreck #Greece: Criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership.
Joint press release: (1/9)
Joint press release: (1/9)
May 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#Pylos #shipwreck #Greece: Criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership.
Joint press release: (1/9)
Joint press release: (1/9)
Disconcerting.
In an open letter spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen, nine leaders have called for a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights.
#EuropeNews
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Nine EU countries seek human rights convention's rethink on migration
In an open letter spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen, nine leaders have called for a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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May 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Disconcerting.
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If you think suspending Habeas Corpus "just for undocumented immigrants" is acceptable, remember that there would be NO HEARINGS and NO LEGAL RECOURSE for ANYONE detained in this way
So all they have to do is CLAIM that YOU are an undocumented immigrant to DISAPPEAR YOU
So all they have to do is CLAIM that YOU are an undocumented immigrant to DISAPPEAR YOU
May 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If you think suspending Habeas Corpus "just for undocumented immigrants" is acceptable, remember that there would be NO HEARINGS and NO LEGAL RECOURSE for ANYONE detained in this way
So all they have to do is CLAIM that YOU are an undocumented immigrant to DISAPPEAR YOU
So all they have to do is CLAIM that YOU are an undocumented immigrant to DISAPPEAR YOU
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Europe’s top human rights watchdog expresses concern about pushbacks
www.ekathimerini.com/politics/126...
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Europe’s top human rights watchdog expresses concern about pushbacks | eKathimerini.com
A senior official with Europe’s top human rights watchdog has expressed concern about allegations of “persisting practices” of pushbacks of migrants at Greece’s land and maritime borders, urging the g...
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May 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Europe’s top human rights watchdog expresses concern about pushbacks
www.ekathimerini.com/politics/126...
www.ekathimerini.com/politics/126...
The @commissionerhr.bsky.social just released a new memorandum on Greece, denouncing persisting pushbacks and entrenched lack of accountability. High time to acknowledge the long-standing prevalence of violations at Greece’s sea and land borders and provide adequate remedy to victims.
Greece should prevent #pushbacks and ensure accountability for #humanrights violations at the borders. Read my Memorandum to the authorities👇
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Greece should prevent pushbacks and ensure accountability for human rights violations at the borders - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int
Strasbourg 06/05/2025
www.coe.int
May 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The @commissionerhr.bsky.social just released a new memorandum on Greece, denouncing persisting pushbacks and entrenched lack of accountability. High time to acknowledge the long-standing prevalence of violations at Greece’s sea and land borders and provide adequate remedy to victims.
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We’ve made a series of suggestions to @ec.europa.eu to help it monitor EU funds granted to Member States for border management and ensure their use does not result in fundamental rights violations.
More info here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
More info here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
European Ombudsman
www.ombudsman.europa.eu
February 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We’ve made a series of suggestions to @ec.europa.eu to help it monitor EU funds granted to Member States for border management and ensure their use does not result in fundamental rights violations.
More info here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
More info here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
Strong calls for accountability by @commissionerhr.bsky.social, at the end of our visit to #Greece, focusing on human rights violations at sea and land borders and against people from Roma communities.
Read the statement here: www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
Read the statement here: www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
Greece: the Commissioner calls for accountability for human rights violations committed at the borders and intensified efforts to honour the human rights of Roma
Strasbourg 11/02/2025
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February 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Strong calls for accountability by @commissionerhr.bsky.social, at the end of our visit to #Greece, focusing on human rights violations at sea and land borders and against people from Roma communities.
Read the statement here: www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
Read the statement here: www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
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On the 2nd day of my visit to #Greece, I met with key national partners: the Ombudsman @synigoros, the Greek National Commission for #Humanrights, @UNHCRGreece, and civil society representatives working on accountability and rule of law issues.
February 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On the 2nd day of my visit to #Greece, I met with key national partners: the Ombudsman @synigoros, the Greek National Commission for #Humanrights, @UNHCRGreece, and civil society representatives working on accountability and rule of law issues.
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Just completed the 1st day of my visit to Greece. I discussed #humanrights violations at the borders w. lawyers, NGOs, survivors of #pushbacks and of the #Pylos shipwreck. I also heard from civil society about Roma rights & engaged w. Roma people & local authorities in Halandri.
February 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Just completed the 1st day of my visit to Greece. I discussed #humanrights violations at the borders w. lawyers, NGOs, survivors of #pushbacks and of the #Pylos shipwreck. I also heard from civil society about Roma rights & engaged w. Roma people & local authorities in Halandri.
Il 2 febbraio 2017, Italia e Libia concludevano un Memorandum di cooperazione, i cui frutti avvelenati sono stati resi ben visibili - da ultimo - dal caso Almasri. Il prossimo 2 novembre scade il termine per revocarlo, o si rinnoverà automaticamente per altri 3 anni. Ecco.
#BastaAccordiSenzaDiritti
#BastaAccordiSenzaDiritti
February 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Il 2 febbraio 2017, Italia e Libia concludevano un Memorandum di cooperazione, i cui frutti avvelenati sono stati resi ben visibili - da ultimo - dal caso Almasri. Il prossimo 2 novembre scade il termine per revocarlo, o si rinnoverà automaticamente per altri 3 anni. Ecco.
#BastaAccordiSenzaDiritti
#BastaAccordiSenzaDiritti
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From #Israel to #Libya, #Italy is protecting alleged war criminals
Words and deeds on #ICC -wanted #Elmasry and #Netanyahu expose #Meloni 's government alarming disregard for international justice and for the victims of the most heinous crimes
@hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
Words and deeds on #ICC -wanted #Elmasry and #Netanyahu expose #Meloni 's government alarming disregard for international justice and for the victims of the most heinous crimes
@hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
January 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
From #Israel to #Libya, #Italy is protecting alleged war criminals
Words and deeds on #ICC -wanted #Elmasry and #Netanyahu expose #Meloni 's government alarming disregard for international justice and for the victims of the most heinous crimes
@hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
Words and deeds on #ICC -wanted #Elmasry and #Netanyahu expose #Meloni 's government alarming disregard for international justice and for the victims of the most heinous crimes
@hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
Con sentenza appena pubblicata, Cannavacciuolo & oth. v. Italy, la CEDU condanna unanimemente l'Italia per aver violato - mediante prolungata inazione - il diritto alla vita di chi vive nella Terra dei Fuochi. Il governo dovra' ora presentare un piano di azione. hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng-press?i=...
HUDOC - European Court of Human Rights
The HUDOC database provides access to the case-law of the Court (Grand Chamber, Chamber and Committee judgments and decisions, communicated cases, advisory opinions and legal summaries from the Case-L...
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January 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Con sentenza appena pubblicata, Cannavacciuolo & oth. v. Italy, la CEDU condanna unanimemente l'Italia per aver violato - mediante prolungata inazione - il diritto alla vita di chi vive nella Terra dei Fuochi. Il governo dovra' ora presentare un piano di azione. hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng-press?i=...
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2 humanitarian groups working near the Bulgarian border say police frustrated their efforts to reach 3 teenage boys from Egypt who later died alone in freezing conditions in December, in what is being described as just another example of Europe's deadly borders. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Bulgarian police ‘blocked rescue’ of teenage migrants who froze to death
Report by rights groups alleges border police refused to rescue boys and blocked activists’ efforts to save them
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January 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
2 humanitarian groups working near the Bulgarian border say police frustrated their efforts to reach 3 teenage boys from Egypt who later died alone in freezing conditions in December, in what is being described as just another example of Europe's deadly borders. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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This matters. Not because I think Trump is capable of mercy or empathy towards these vulnerable groups. But because it is a public act of defiance.
Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
January 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This matters. Not because I think Trump is capable of mercy or empathy towards these vulnerable groups. But because it is a public act of defiance.
Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
Libyan official accused of war crimes arrested in Turin, Italy, according to reports.
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Libyan Judicial Police Force Chief Arrested in Turin
Libyan judicial police chief arrested in Turin Read all the latest news on Agenzia Nova
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January 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Libyan official accused of war crimes arrested in Turin, Italy, according to reports.
www.agenzianova.com/en/news/Liby...
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“These decisions send a clear message to all States: Where there is power or effective control, there is responsibility. The outsourcing of operations does not absolve States of accountability. Offshore detention facilities are not human-rights free zones”.
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Australia responsible for arbitrary detention of asylum seekers in offshore facilities, UN Human Rights Committee finds
GENEVA - In two landmark decisions, the UN Human Rights Committee has ruled that Australia remained responsible for the arbitrary detention of asylum seekers redirected or transferred to offshore dete...
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January 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“These decisions send a clear message to all States: Where there is power or effective control, there is responsibility. The outsourcing of operations does not absolve States of accountability. Offshore detention facilities are not human-rights free zones”.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Il Commissario ai Diritti Umani, Michael O'Flaherty, ha appena pubblicato una lettera al Presidente del Senato, Ignazio La Russa, in cui esprime preoccupazione per l'impatto che il ddl 1236 avrà su vari diritti umani, a partire dalla libertà di assemblea, ove approvato. www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
The Commissioner asks the Italian Senate to amend the ‘security bill’ to safeguard human rights - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int
Strasbourg 20/12/2024
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December 20, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Il Commissario ai Diritti Umani, Michael O'Flaherty, ha appena pubblicato una lettera al Presidente del Senato, Ignazio La Russa, in cui esprime preoccupazione per l'impatto che il ddl 1236 avrà su vari diritti umani, a partire dalla libertà di assemblea, ove approvato. www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
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The deliberate delay by the Italian Parliament in filling vacancies on the Constitutional Court risks its dysfunction and politicization.
ANNA MARIA LECIS COCCO ORTU on a parliamentary tug of war and the Court’s resilience to political capture.
verfassungsblog.de/at-risk-of-c...
ANNA MARIA LECIS COCCO ORTU on a parliamentary tug of war and the Court’s resilience to political capture.
verfassungsblog.de/at-risk-of-c...
December 19, 2024 at 4:26 PM
The deliberate delay by the Italian Parliament in filling vacancies on the Constitutional Court risks its dysfunction and politicization.
ANNA MARIA LECIS COCCO ORTU on a parliamentary tug of war and the Court’s resilience to political capture.
verfassungsblog.de/at-risk-of-c...
ANNA MARIA LECIS COCCO ORTU on a parliamentary tug of war and the Court’s resilience to political capture.
verfassungsblog.de/at-risk-of-c...