Event

Strategic Fundamental Rights Litigation Protecting Fundamental Rights through European Courts

Objective

This seminar provides concise, intensive training in strategic fundamental rights litigation. In 1.5 days, participants gain up to-date theoretical knowledge on the admissibility criteria of the regional courts and receive practical advice regarding the litigation at the CJEU and ECtHR. 

Participants learn key aspects of strategic litigation, with a focus on the litigation of fundamental rights in the area of technology. A visit to the CJEU and attendance of a hearing grants further insight into the workings of fundamental rights protection in Europe.

Key topics

• Strategic litigation as tool
• Differences in the EU and ECHR frameworks
• Litigating fundamental rights impacted by new technologies
• EU Charter in national courts
• Admissibility at the ECtHR
• Practical aspects of ECtHR-submissions