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Human rights protection
Applications to international institutions and protection of fundamental rights.
Overview
When domestic remedies are exhausted, human rights can be protected before international institutions — for example the European Court of Human Rights or UN treaty bodies.
Such applications demand strict procedural compliance: correctly identifying the violated right, the evidence base and the deadlines. Mistakes at this stage often lead to rejection on formal grounds.
How we help
- Assess the nature of the violation and applicable mechanisms
- Check that domestic remedies are exhausted
- Prepare the application to the institution's requirements
- Support filing and correspondence
How we work
- 1
Assessment
Identify the violated right and the protection mechanism.
- 2
Exhaustion of remedies
Check that the mandatory conditions are met.
- 3
Application preparation
Build the arguments and evidence.
- 4
Support
File and conduct the case to a decision.
Common mistakes & risks
- Missing the deadline to file the application
- Filing without exhausting domestic remedies
- Incorrect classification of the violated right
Frequently asked questions
Where can a complaint be filed?
Depending on the situation — regional courts (e.g. the ECtHR) or UN treaty bodies. The appropriate mechanism is determined individually.
How long does it take?
International procedures are lengthy and can take from months to several years depending on the institution and the complexity of the case.