Strasbourg court criticises Switzerland for police demo tactics

The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Switzerland for a police operation in Zurich on May 1, 2011. According to the judgement, the encircling of protesters and subsequent detention violated the rights of two demonstrators.

According to court’s decision published on Tuesday, the police violated the rights to liberty and security of the two individuals concerned. Switzerland was ordered to pay both of them compensation for non-material damage totalling €1,000 (CHF945) as well as costs and expenses totalling €10,000. …