On 23 October, the Institute for Law and Human Rights, in cooperation with the Main Department for Work with Municipalities of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan, organized a joint training session on “Protection of Property Rights and the European Convention” for 29 representatives of municipalities operating in Baku.

The training aimed to enhance municipal representatives’ legal knowledge of property rights protection, raise awareness of the standards established by the European Convention concerning this right, and develop practical approaches to applying human rights principles in local self-government activities.

Addressing the event, Mahammad Guluzade, Chairman of the Institute’s Board, emphasized that the right to property is one of the fundamental human rights. He highlighted the importance of upholding the rule of law and human rights principles in the activities of state and local self-government bodies, as well as ensuring a fair balance between the public interest and the protection of citizens’ property rights.

Elshan Fatullayev, Head of the Analytical Review and Methodological Assistance Division of the Main Department for Work with Municipalities of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan, noted that his department provides methodological assistance to ensure the proper application of legislative requirements in municipal activities. He emphasized that the training would further enhance municipal members’ knowledge of property rights protection and help them comply with the requirements arising from national legislation and the provisions of the European Convention in their practical work.

The training continued with presentations on the protection of property rights under national legislation and the European Convention, the legal grounds for interference with these rights, and the principles of lawfulness and legitimacy. Particular attention was paid to issues relevant to municipal activities, including land and property relations, the impact of decisions made by local self-government bodies on individuals’ property rights, and the application of human rights standards in municipal practices.

At the conclusion of the training, certificates were presented to the participants.