In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. José Reis, Research Analyst at the Portuguese National Cybersecurity Center, and Dr. Marcel Garz, Associate Professor at Jönköping University in Sweden, about how media attention shapes states’ willingness to comply with human rights rulings.
Drawing on their 2024 article published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution, “Media Attention and Compliance with the European Court of Human Rights,” they delve deeper into their findings: how newspaper coverage of rulings from the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) increases both the likelihood and the speed of compliance — and why this effect unfolds over years rather than days.
They reflect on what surprised them during their research, from the striking lack of media coverage in many countries, to the rare but impactful cases where media engagement is unusually high. The discussion also highlights the practical implications of their work: what the Court itself can do to improve visibility, how journalists shape accountability, and how NGOs and activists can leverage information diffusion to promote compliance.
How should courts craft press releases to maximize visibility? Why do some rulings remain invisible to the public? And what can citizen journalists, NGOs, and everyday human rights defenders do when mainstream media stays silent?
Join us for this second part of a fascinating conversation that connects media dynamics, public pressure, and the real-world effectiveness of international human rights law.
📰 Why media coverage increases compliance with ECtHR rulings
⏳ Why compliance often occurs years after media attention
🔍 What surprised researchers about cross-country media patterns
🗞️ How press releases and public visibility shape accountability
📣 Practical strategies for NGOs, activists, and citizen journalists
🛡️ Emerging threats to human rights defenders, including cyberattacks
Dr. José Reis is a Research Analyst at the Portuguese National Cybersecurity Center. His research spans law, social science, and digital technologies, with interests in privacy, behavioral targeting, disinformation, and cybersecurity.
Dr. Marcel Garz is an Associate Professor at Jönköping University, Sweden. He studies how media and digital technologies influence political behavior, democracy, and public accountability.
📄 Media Attention and Compliance with the European Court of Human Rights – Journal of Conflict Resolution, 2024
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