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The UK Government, the Law and Your Role › International Relations
What is the purpose of the Council of Europe?
- To coordinate military defence across Europe
- To manage the European Union's single market
- To oversee trade agreements between European nations
- To defend human rights, parliamentary democracy and the rule of law in Europe
Why this is the correct answer
Founded in 1949, the Council of Europe is a separate body from the European Union, dedicated to defending human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across the continent. It created the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights.