On 4-6 June 2024, the delegation of the Office of the Representative of Armenia on International Legal Matters visited Netherlands to share experiences and lessons learned that will contribute to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of execution and implementation processes.
More specifically, the Government Agent of the Netherlands has a unique strategy and practice for the execution of ECtHR judgments at national level and the implementation of international standards. Furthermore, the Netherlands has a rich history of involvement in inter-state cases before the ECtHR, contributing to the development of jurisprudence and legal practices in this domain.
Hence, it was very useful to learn about the Dutch experience and gain valuable insights and guidance in addressing complex human rights disputes at the international level, especially since Armenia is a newcomer to inter-state proceedings and is currently involved in 7 inter-state cases before the ECtHR – in 5 cases as an Applicant and in 2 cases as a Respondent. Moreover, Armenia recently ratified the Rome statute, marking a significant step towards strengthening its commitment to international justice and accountability. Thus, learning about the best practice for incorporating the Rome Statute into the Dutch domestic legal system was another important aspect to consider during the visit. Additionally, the participants benefited from the round- table discussion on Public International Law at Laiden University with specific focus on new developments in the field of international criminal law and use of satellite imagery as evidence in international proceedings.
The visit was organised by the Project “Support to the effective execution of the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights in Armenia”, funded by Human Rights Trust Fund and implemented in the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia for 2023-2026.
Start date: January 2023
Funding: EUR 800,000
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