Enforcement of Human Rights Law (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Where does the European Court of Human Rights sit?
Where does the European Court of Human Rights sit?
Strasbourg, France
How many judges typically hear a full substantive case at the ECtHR?
How many judges typically hear a full substantive case at the ECtHR?
Seven judges
How many judges conduct the preliminary assessment of a complaint at the ECtHR?
How many judges conduct the preliminary assessment of a complaint at the ECtHR?
Three judges
What is a critical limitation on the ECtHR's enforcement powers?
What is a critical limitation on the ECtHR's enforcement powers?
Cannot compel states to change laws
What remedy can the ECtHR award when it finds a Convention violation?
What remedy can the ECtHR award when it finds a Convention violation?
Just satisfaction or compensation
What must applicants do before the ECtHR will consider their petition?
What must applicants do before the ECtHR will consider their petition?
Exhaust all domestic remedies
Within what timeframe must an applicant submit their petition to the ECtHR?
Within what timeframe must an applicant submit their petition to the ECtHR?
Six months from final domestic decision
How did Brexit affect the UK's relationship with the ECtHR?
How did Brexit affect the UK's relationship with the ECtHR?
UK remains bound by ECHR via agreement
In what capacity do ECtHR judges serve?
In what capacity do ECtHR judges serve?
Personal capacity independently
What is perhaps the most significant weakness of the ECtHR system?
What is perhaps the most significant weakness of the ECtHR system?
Weak enforcement mechanisms