1. Article 1(3) of the Charter of the United Nations (adopted 26 June 1945, entered into force 24 October 1945) UKTS 1946 No 67, names ‘promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all …’ as one of the essential purposes of the organisation. See also Articles 55 and 56.
2. Article 1 of the 1949 Statute of the Council of Europe (adopted 5 May 1949, entered into force 3 August 1949) 87 UNTS 103, reads:
3. (a) The aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its members for the purpose of safeguarding and realising the ideals and principles which are their common heritage and facilitating their economic and social progress.
4. (b) This aim shall be pursued through the organs of the Council by discussion of questions of common concern and by agreements and common action in economic, social, cultural, scientific, legal and administrative matters and in the maintenance and further realisation of human rights and fundamental freedoms.