Taking a Case to the European Court of Human Rights, 3rd Edition

Taking a Case to the European Court of Human Rights
Philip Leach
Oxford University Press (3rd edition) 2011

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.

  • Practical and accessible guidance on taking cases to the ECtHR including in-depth analysis of the Court’s admissibility criteria
  • Concise and up-to-date overview of European Convention law, including key substantive case law developments
  • A comprehensive set of key Court forms and other precedents are included in the appendices

 

New to this edition

  • Commentary on Articles expanded and fully updated
  • Fully revised to take account of the changes introduced by Protocol 14 in 2010
  • Increased focus on redress and the implementation of judgments, including analysis of the ‘pilot judgment’ procedure
  • Commentary and guidance on the amended Court rules, new practice directions, and recent changes in the Court’s processing of cases