How to sue a state for human rights violations

[Nameronio]

I have been dealing with a situation where the local police clearly overstepped their boundaries during a peaceful protest. I was detained without cause and treated very poorly for several hours. The local prosecutor just dismissed my complaint saying there was no evidence of wrongdoing. I want to take this to a higher level because the system here is just protecting itself. Is it possible to sue the state directly for these kinds of violations? What are the specific international courts that handle individual complaints against a government?

[Tartaron]

It is a long and hard road but you can definitely hold the state accountable if you have the right strategy. Most people don't realize that when local courts fail, you can go to the European Court of Human Rights or the UN. The most important thing is to have every single detail documented - times, names, and any medical records if you were hurt. I suggest you check out this link humanrights-lawyer.com for some professional advice on how to start this process. They have a lot of experience with cases where the state tries to hide its mistakes. In my personal experience, just hiring a specialist who knows international law makes the local officials take you much more seriously. Don't let them get away with it just because they think you won't fight back. It takes time but getting justice is worth the wait.