<P> The European Convention on Human Rights ( ECHR ) ( formally the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms ) is an international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe . Drafted in 1950 by the then newly formed Council of Europe , the convention entered into force on 3 September 1953 . All Council of Europe member states are party to the Convention and new members are expected to ratify the convention at the earliest opportunity . </P>
<P> The European Convention on Human Rights ( ECHR ) ( formally the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms ) is an international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe . Drafted in 1950 by the then newly formed Council of Europe , the convention entered into force on 3 September 1953 . All Council of Europe member states are party to the Convention and new members are expected to ratify the convention at the earliest opportunity . </P>
when did the european convention on human rights come into force
when did the european convention on human rights come into force
3 September 1953
3 September 1953