ABSTRACT
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) originated in 1949/50, the European Commission o f Human Rights (ECommHR) began its work in 1954, the European Court o f Human Rights (ECtHR) in 1959. There can be little doubt that the edifice and the instruments launched some 50 to 60 years ago had a profound impact on subsequent developments. I shall discuss some o f the most important aspects o f these developments.
