Claims Before the European Court of Human Rights (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the relationship between the ECtHR and the European Union?
What is the relationship between the ECtHR and the European Union?
The ECtHR is not an EU institution
How do judges of the ECtHR perform their judicial role?
How do judges of the ECtHR perform their judicial role?
They act independently of their states
How many judges assess whether a complaint has sufficient merit to proceed?
How many judges assess whether a complaint has sufficient merit to proceed?
Three judges
What can the ECtHR award when it finds a Convention breach?
What can the ECtHR award when it finds a Convention breach?
Compensation or 'just satisfaction'
What is a critical limitation of the ECtHR's powers?
What is a critical limitation of the ECtHR's powers?
It cannot force states to change domestic law
What must individuals do before petitioning the ECtHR?
What must individuals do before petitioning the ECtHR?
Exhaust all domestic remedies
What is the time limit for submitting a petition to the ECtHR?
What is the time limit for submitting a petition to the ECtHR?
Within six months of final court decision
Who receives and investigates petitions before they reach the ECtHR?
Who receives and investigates petitions before they reach the ECtHR?
The European Commission of Human Rights
What does the Commission seek before sending a case to the Court?
What does the Commission seek before sending a case to the Court?
Amicable resolution with the member state
What is the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?
What is the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?
An international treaty