Taking a Case to Strasbourg

This lecture presented by Athan Tsimpedes and Dr. Theodora Christou provides an introduction in how to take a case to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The presentation sets out the procedure before the Court from admissibility of an application through execution of a judgment.

The lecture sets out the admissibility criteria which are to be used when assessing whether an application should be made to the Court. The availability of Interim Measures as a useful mechanism of the Court are covered in detail. The lecture also explores the key concepts and autonomous meanings developed by the Court.

In addition, Athan Tsimpedes and Dr. Theodora Christou focus on the requirements and procedures for making an application before the Court.

The lecture outline includes: the steps in your case; application flow chart; the application; admissibility criteria and inadmissibility decisions; legal aid and costs; absolute rights; qualified rights and the questions to consider when assessing whether a violation exists; and other key concepts.

Learning Objectives:

I.     Know what cases can be taken to the European Court of Human Rights

II.    Understand what the steps and processes are in an application before the Court

III.   Gain the ability to assess whether an application meets the admissibility criteria

IV.   Identify how to make an application to the Court

V.    Detail the key concepts developed by the Court