We are pleased to present the 2024 issue of the Czech Republic Human Rights Review, bringing together key developments and reflections on the state of human rights and justice in the Czech Republic.
The edition opens with an analysis of the ongoing climate litigation before the Supreme Administrative Court, followed by an overview of the new composition of the Constitutional Court. The issue also examines the rising impact
of state-sponsored cyberattacks and presents an overview of extremism in the Czech Republic, highlighting the role of disinformation and pro-Russian influence.
In the field of human rights protection, this issue discusses the Constitutional Court’s approach to vulnerable victims, the clarification of compensation rules for illegal sterilisation, the creation of the Children’s Ombudsman, and the role of the Constitutional Court in non-material damage compensation.
Further contributions explore freedom of expression in administrative proceedings, the limitation of lay elements in judicial decision-making, questions of family identity, and the ongoing problem of educational segregation of Roma children. The issue concludes with a reflection on the constitutional limits of confessions in criminal proceedings.
We hope this edition offers an insightful overview of how Czech law continues to evolve in addressing key human rights challenges — from climate justice and cybersecurity to equality, dignity, and the rule of law.
