Towards a Stronger Conception of Democracy in the Strasbourg Convention

Abstract

Spectrum of participation from no participation to taking the decision: article 8; article 6 Antidemocratic to rely on courts to promote democracy. Hungary - rights of gypsies - consultation and participation, vested and powerful interests including economic interests. Arguments for participation; Dangers of elite capture; operationalising; raising consultation to deliberation. Dialogic models; modified universalism Corruption and power Intersubjectivity