Case-files
The case-file system is also unusual as it is not based on any provisions within the Convention, but stems from decisions taken by the Standing Committee itself and has proven to be a very successful problem solving instrument.
Due to the high volume of complaints received and limited capacity of the Bern Convention Secretariat and Bureau, please take note that there may be a waiting period before the complaint can be processed.
The Case-file Dashboard was launched in 2022 to provide a database of all the case-files.
Register of Bern Convention Case-Files - T-PVS/Inf(2024)01
Rules of procedure: Standing Committee, on-the-spot enquiries, mediation - T-PVS(2022)29
Case-file system Guide of Procedures - T-PVS/Inf(2022)27
Other useful documents
- Case-file system: Proposals for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the system - T-PVS/Inf(2022)28
- Case-file reflection: Reflections and possible restructuring in the framework of the Bern Convention Vision and Strategic Plan for the period to 2030- Secretariat memorandum - T-PVS/Inf(2021)30
- Admissibility of complaints related to species listed in Appendix III : the badger (meles meles) as a model - Guidance for complainants - T-PVS/Files(2014)38E