Shamilovich Kadzoev (Huchbarov). A State must show during a judicial review of detention that
there is a “real prospect” of a successful removal. Such prospect does not exist when it is
unlikely that a person could be admitted in another country.117
When dealing with administrative detention, Article 13 of the ECHR guarantees the right
to an effective remedy before a national authority.118 Unlike the EU, there is no guarantee of a
fair hearing before a court.119 Article 6 (right to a fair hearing) of the ECHR cannot be used in
conjunction with article 13 when dealing with asylum seekers.120 However, Article 3 (prohibition
of torture) can be used in conjunction with article 13.121 In detention dealing with migrants,
Article 5(4) of the ECHR prevails.122 It requires that an independent and impartial judicial body
perform the judicial review.123 Moreover, the judicial body should be capable to release of the
person when appropriate.124
The ECtHR in M.S.S. v Belgium and Greece held that “applicants must have a remedy at
national level capable of addressing the substance of any arguable complaint under the ECHR
and, if necessary, granting appropriate relief.”125 The CoE should follow the EU approach, which
allows for a fair trial. The problem with using Article 13 in administrative detention cases is that
it gives too much power to national authorities. This is a problem that the CoE wanted to resolve
with Resolution 1707. By allowing the right to a fair hearing, the tribunal can make sure
remedies are given to victims.
117
Case C-357/09, Said Shamilovich Kadzoev (Huchbarov), 2009 E.C.R. 741, para. 65-66.
Handbook on European law relating to asylum, borders and immigration, COUNCIL OF EUROPE, at 100
(2014). [hereinafter, Council of Europe Handbook]
119
Id.
122
Ktistakis, supra note 12 at 42.
122
Ktistakis, supra note 12 at 42.
122
Ktistakis, supra note 12 at 42.
123
Id. at 43.
124
Id.
125
M.S.S. v. Belgium and Greece [GC], App.No. 30696/09, Eur. Ct. H.R., para 288 (2011).
118
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