The European Convention on Human Rights -- Strasbourg's legal machinery -- The European Court of Human Rights -- The right to life -- Torture : inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; and slavery -- Freedom of expression; association -- Freedom of thought, conscience and religion -- Respect for private and family life; marriage -- The right to freedom from discrimination -- Property -- The right to education -- The right to liberty and security of person -- The right to a fair and public hearing -- The effect in national law of the European Convention on Human Rights -- Problems and prospects