WILLEMSTAD – Former judge of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Jolien Schukking, paid a farewell visit to the Governor of Curaçao, His Excellency Mauritsz de Kort, on Monday, June 1.
During her tenure at the Strasbourg-based court, Schukking worked to strengthen ties between the European Court of Human Rights and the Caribbean countries and territories within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. She also advocated for greater awareness of the Court’s role, its rulings, and their impact on residents of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom.
Schukking was accompanied during the visit by Sigmar Carmelia, President of the Joint Court of Justice, and Bart Jan van Ettekoven, a judge of the Joint Court of Justice.
During the meeting, the Governor was presented with the European Court of Human Rights’ 2025 Annual Report.
The visit marked the conclusion of Schukking’s service as the Kingdom’s representative on the ECHR, where she played an important role in promoting human rights awareness and reinforcing the connection between the Court and the Caribbean communities of the Kingdom.
The European Court of Human Rights, based in Strasbourg, France, oversees compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights among member states of the Council of Europe. Its decisions can have significant implications for legal systems and human rights protections throughout the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Curaçao.