
A special page of the website of the European Court of Human Rights is dedicated to
practice directions. These directions contain clear and succinct information on a number of aspects of the procedures before the European Court and are mainly directed at lawyers litigating cases in Strasbourg. As highlighted
earlier on this blog, there is a specific
practice direction concerning requests for interim measures, as well as a
special page with information on such measures. The other Practice Directions concern the following issues:
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Institution of proceedings*
Written pleadings*
Just satisfaction claims*
Secured electronic filing*
Requests for anonymityA very useful - and essential - tool for lawyers in the process of lodging a complaint in Strasbourg.