The case has successfully examined the applicants' complaints about the inadequate conditions of their detention. The case has violated the requirements of Article 3 and Article 13 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
In 2015 and 2016, complainants were assisted in preparing аpplications. Subsequently, the аpplications were merged and communicated to the Russian Federation.
In their complaints, the applicants (four people) complained about the inadequate conditions of their detention. The third and fourth applicants also complained about the lack of effective remedies regarding the inadequate conditions of detention.
On February 16, 2017, on the complaints lodged by the applicants, the European Court unanimously decided that in the present case the authorities violated the requirements of Article 3 of the Convention (prohibition of torture) against all applicants, and the third and fourth applicants were also found to have a violation of Article 13 right to an effective domestic remedy). The European Court ordered the respondent State to pay 7,500 euros to the first applicant, 9,300 euros to the second, 6,500 euros to the third, 6,500 euros to the fourth.
ECHR ruling of February 16, 2017 in the case of Rublev and Others v. Russia (аpplications No. 62594/15, 19657/16, 31823/16 and 31829/16).