1. The basics of the convention system; 2. The Court's overall argumentative approach – mediating between the abstract and the concrete; 3. Principles governing the interpretation and application of convention rights; 4. Methods of convention interpretation; 5. Positive and negative obligations; 6. Vertical and horizontal effect; 7. The margin of appreciation doctrine; 8. Justification of restrictions I – lawfulness; 9. Justification of restrictions II – legitimate aim; 10. Justification of restrictions III – necessity, proportionality and fair balance.