Overview

Now in its third edition, Taking a Case to the European Court of Human Rights is written by an experienced human rights practitioner. It provides practical and accessible guidance on taking cases to the European Court of Human Rights. It incorporates a step-by-step approach to the litigation process, covering areas such as lodging the initial application, legal aid, costs, interim measures, friendly settlement, third party intervention, just satisfaction, enforcement of judgments, and Grand Chamber referrals. An explanation of the key principles underlying the European Convention on Human Rights precedes an expanded and up-to-date article-by-article commentary on the substantive law of the European Convention, including derogation, reservation, and damages. The new edition has been fully revised to take account of the changes introduced by Protocol 14 in 2010.The book includes key substantive case law developments, commentary and guidance on the amended Court rules and new practice directions, and recent changes in the Court's processing of cases, together with advice and information on drafting pleadings, fact-finding and merits hearings before the Court. The Court's admissibility criteria, a critical aspect of the Convention system, are dealt with in detail, and a comprehensive set of Court forms and other precedents are included in the appendices.

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Author:   Philip Leach
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 5.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.210kg
ISBN:  

9780199585021

ISBN 10:   0199585024
Pages:   560
Publication Date:   11 August 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

FOREWORD by Sir Nicholas Bratza PREFACE 1: Introduction - The Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights 2: Practice and Procedure of the European Court: The Pre Judgement Phase 3: Practice and Procedure of the European Court: Judgment and Enforcement 4: Admissibility Criteria 5: Underlying Convention Principles 6: The Substantive Rights of the European Convention 7: Derogation and Reservation 8: Just Satisfaction (Article 41) 9: Sources of Information on the European Convention on Human Rights APPENDIX 1 - European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms APPENDIX 2 - Rules of Court APPENDIX 3 - The Court's Priority Policy APPENDIX 4 - Pilot Judgment Procedure APPENDIX 5 - Application Form APPENDIX 6 - Form of Authority APPENDIX 7 - Court Acknowledgement Letters APPENDIX 8 - Legal Aid - a Practical Guide APPENDIX 9 - Request for Legal Aid APPENDIX 10 - Legal Aid Rates APPENDIX 11 - National Authorites Competant to Certify the Indigence of Applicants for the Purposes of Rule 102 of Chapter XI of the Rules of Court APPENDIX 12 - Notes for Guidance of Persons Appearing at Hearings Before the European Court of Human Rights APPENDIX 13 - Table of Dates of Entry into Force of the Convention and its Protocols APPENDIX 14 - Composition of the Court (and Sections) APPENDIX 15 - Single Judge Decision Letter APPENDIX 16 - Committee Decision Letters APPENDIX 17 - Rules of the Committee of Ministers APPENDIX 18 - European Agreement Relating to Persons Participating in Proceedings of the European Court of Human Rights APPENDIX 19 - Interlaken Decision

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As a practical guide to the Convention system, Philip Leach's book has proved itself to be indispensable. The new edition of the book should find an immediate place on the shelves of any practitioner contemplating bringing an application to the Court. Sir Nicolas Bratza, European Court of Human Rights

Author Information

Philip Leach is a solicitor and Professor of Human Rights at London Metropolitan University. He is the Director of the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC), based at London Metropolitan University. He is a member of the Editorial Board of European Human Rights Law Review and, in 2009, was appointed to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody.

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