 Conferences and multilateral meetings in the field of justice
The European Commission for the efficiency of justice (CEPEJ)
The Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE)
Information technology in the justice sector
Access to justice and legal aid
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Enforcement of judgements
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Fair and efficient Legal Systems for all Europeans
In order to strengthen the confidence of more than 800 million Europeans in the judicial systems of the 44 Council of Europe Member States justice must be fair, ensure proper access for all and must not be slow as “justice delayed is justice denied”.
In addition to the important provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights concerning individual complaints on matters relating to justice and the Rule of Law, the member States of the Council of Europe have adopted numerous standards (both principles and rules) in the field of justice. These standards are contained in the many treaties (eg. on legal aid or information on foreign law) and Recommendations prepared by the Organisation.
The Council of Europe activities concerning justice and the Rule of Law may be of great assistance for States wishing to join the European Union, as many of the Council of Europe internationally agreed legal texts are part of the acquis communautaire. (more ...)
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