Immunity from prosecution (international law)
Judicial Immunity in International Law

Judge Akay claimed " Judicial " and " Diplomatic " Immunity, and deciding on the case merits, the Court i.e. European Court of Human Rights in its judgement found Turkey in breach of Article 5 §1 for detaining the Judge without conduncting immunity assessment which he had by virtue of judicial capacity vis a vis IRMCT. The court further held Turkey accountable under Article 8 of ECHR for searching his home without waiver or legal basis, and awarded € 21 100 for non‑monetary damage with any tax that may be charged. Additionally, the court awarded and € 7 000 for costs and expenses for seventy hours of his legal work at a rate of € 100 per hour for the time that Judge Akay spent on different legal tasks connected with this case.
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