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Definition: Council of Europe from Philip's Encyclopedia

European organization founded in 1949 with the aim of strengthening pluralist democracy and human rights, and promoting European cultural identity. Originally a Western European organization, it admitted former communist countries in the 1990s. It adopted c.150 conventions, the most important of which is the European Convention on Human Rights. It is based in Strasbourg, France.

Council of Europe

From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
Body constituted in 1949 to achieve greater unity between European countries, to help with their economic and social progress, and to uphold the principles of parliamentary democracy and respect for human rights. It has a Committee of foreign ministers, a Parliamentary Assembly (with members from national parliaments), and a European Commission on Human Rights , established by the 1950 European Convention on Human Rights . The founder members were the UK, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Greece, and Turkey. Between 1950 and 1989 Iceland, Germany, Austria, Cyprus, Switzerland, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Liechtenstein, San Marino, and Finland joined. With the collapse of communism in Central and Eastern Europe, the council acquired a new role in assisting the establishment of Western-style democratic and accountable political systems in the region, and several former communist countries entered into membership. Since…
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From Dictionary of Youth Justice
The Council of Europe is a pan-European organization set up in 1949 to create unity between its 46 member states by defending human rights, parliamentary democracy and the rule of law. It is distinct from the European Union but works closely with it. The Council of Europe is the continent’s oldest…
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From Collins Dictionary of Law
an intergovernmental body set up in 1949 to promote European political, economic, social and cultural integration. It is distinct from the EUROPEAN UNION . There were originally ten signatory states, including the UK . There are currently 46 member states. The Council's principal work has been in…
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From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
Body constituted in 1949 to achieve greater unity between European countries, to help with their economic and social progress, and to uphold the principles of parliamentary democracy and respect for human rights. It has a Committee of foreign ministers, a Parliamentary Assembly (with members from…
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From Political Handbook of the World 2018-2019
Conseil de l’Europe Established: By statute signed May 5, 1949, in London, England, effective August 3, 1949; structure defined by General Agreement signed September 2, 1949. Purpose: To work for European unity by strengthening pluralist democracy and protecting human rights, seeking solutions to…
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From Political Handbook of the World 2016-2017
Conseil de l’Europe Established: By statute signed May 5, 1949, in London, England, effective August 3, 1949; structure defined by General Agreement signed September 2, 1949. Purpose: To work for European unity by strengthening pluralist democracy and protecting human rights, seeking solutions to…
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From The Columbia Encyclopedia
international organization founded in 1949 to promote greater unity within Europe and to safeguard its political and cultural heritage by promoting human rights and democracy. The council is headquartered in Strasbourg, France. Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the end of dictatorial…
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From Dictionary of Probation and Offender Management
Based in Strasbourg, the council is Europe’s oldest political organization. It was established to defend human rights, parliamentary democracy and the rule of law. In 1946 Winston Churchill proclaimed: Our constant aim must be to build and fortify the strength of the United Nations organisation. …
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From Palgrave Macmillan Dictionary of Political Thought
Founded in 1949, as a forum through which the European states could solve their problems by consensus rather than force, the Council of Europe was and remains independent of the European Union , representing an alternative model of European cooperation, and one that respects the sovereignty of…
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From Black's Veterinary Dictionary
An organisation of 49 sovereign European countries that issues conventions from time to time. Those of importance in animals include: Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport Convention for the Protection of Animals for Farming Purposes Convention for the Protection of…
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