Interim measure granted concerning Serbia to prevent the use of sonic weapons in public assemblies

The European Court of Human Rights has decided to issue an interim measure in the case Đorović and Others v. Serbia.

The case concerns the alleged use of a sonic weapon for crowd control by the authorities at demonstrations and concern that it could be used at future demonstrations. The applicants had requested that the Court issue an interim measure that the Serbian authorities would (i) prevent use of sonic weapons in such circumstances; (ii) prevent criminal prosecution of those who take part in public debate on the use of a sonic weapon on 15 March 2025; and (iii) conduct an effective investigation into the allegations that a sonic weapon had been used.

The Court indicated to the Government that it should prevent any use of sound devices for crowd control.

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