European Courts (ECHR, CJEU)
Verified 15 May 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
European justice is provided by the Court of the European Union, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The court of the European Union and the ECJ are dependent on the European Union, while the ECHR is dependent on the Council of Europe.
General Court of the European Union
The task of the General Court of the European Union shall be to ensure, at first instance, that European Union law is complied with.
Voir la page "General Court of the European Union" sur le site curia.europa.euEuropean Court of Justice
European Court of Justice
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is responsible for ensuring compliance with European Union law.
Voir la page "European Court of Justice" sur le site curia.europa.euEuropean Court of Justice
European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
The European Court of Human Rights is dependent on the Council of Europe. It ensures compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights (right to a fair trial, right to respect for private and family life, freedom of expression, etc.).
Voir la page "European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)" sur le site www.echr.coe.intCouncil of Europe
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