Making a Valid Application to the ECtHR Within the Context of Criminal Justice: Best Practices and Common Mistakes

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2024

Speaker

Krešimir Kamber works as a lawyer in the Directorate of Jurisconsult of the Registry of the European Court of Human Rights and as Adviser to the President of the Court. He is coordinator for the criminal justice-related issues within the Court. He also holds the position of a postdoctoral research fellow in the Ghent University Faculty of Law and Criminology. Previously he worked in private practice and for the public prosecution service of Croatia. He has widely published and regularly gives lectures on various issues of human rights law and criminal justice.

Topic

The e-presentation serves as a guide to understanding the fundamental elements of a valid application to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Through a detailed exploration of administrative requirements, admissibility criteria, and the application life cycle, participants gain invaluable insights into the process of submitting effective applications to the ECtHR.

Central to the presentation is the elucidation of the main administrative requirements for a valid application. Participants are provided with practical guidance on compiling and submitting applications, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and administrative protocols established by the ECtHR. By understanding the essential elements of a valid application, participants are equipped to navigate the application process with precision and confidence.

Moreover, the presentation outlines the admissibility criteria that applications must meet to be considered by the ECtHR. Participants gain insights into the legal and procedural standards that govern the admissibility of applications, including exhaustion of domestic remedies, compliance with procedural time limits, and the requirement of victim status. Through comprehensive analysis and practical examples, participants learn to assess the admissibility of potential applications and identify strategies for overcoming common obstacles.

The e-presentation also provides valuable insights into the life cycle of an application to the ECtHR. Participants gain an understanding of the stages and procedures involved in the processing of applications, from initial...