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European Human Rights Moot Court Competition

European Human Rights Moot Court Competition. European Human Rights Moot Court Competition. About the Competition. Simulation of the European Court of Human Rights concerning the violation of the European Convention on Human Rights Only english MCC on Human Rights europe wide

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European Human Rights Moot Court Competition

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  1. European Human Rights Moot Court Competition

  2. European Human Rights Moot Court Competition About the Competition • Simulation of the European Court of Human Rights concerning the violation of the European Convention on Human Rights • Only english MCC on Human Rights europe wide • In cooperation with the Council of Europe • 2 rounds – written pre-rounds and final oral round • Open to all ELSA and CoE Member Countries • Teams: 2 – 4 members per team • Submission for Applicant and Respondent • Oral Pleading for both sides • Only 2 members are allowed to plead

  3. European Human Rights Moot Court Competition The European Court of Human Rights • International court based in Strasbourg • As many judges as there are member states • Member countries: 47 • Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

  4. European Human Rights Moot Court Competition The Case • Written by Andrew den Exter form the Erasmus Observatory on Health Law, Rotterdam, The Netherlands in cooperation with the HRMCC Advisory Board • About the sterilization of an HIV infected woman after giving birth in the fictitious country of Orosia

  5. European Human Rights Moot Court Competition The Timeline • 15th July 2012 – Launch of the Competition • 15th September 2012 – Clarification Deadline • 31st October 2012 – Team Registration Deadline • 30th November 2012 – Deadline written submissions • 24.-28. February 2013 – Final Oral Round

  6. European Human Rights Moot Court Competition The European Final • 24th until 28th of February 2013 • At the Council of Europe and • the European Court of Human Rights • 16 best qualified teams • Participation Fee for Accommodation, transport, meals, venue, welcome reception, award ceremony • „The Council of Europe prize“ – a traineeship at the European Court of Human Rights for 1 month

  7. European Human Rights Moot Court Competition Where to find the necessary documents to prepare? • www.humanrightsmootcourt.org

  8. European Human Rights Moot Court Competition Contact: Ms. Corinna Mückenheim Director for Moot Court Competitions Head of EMC2 2012/2013 mootcourts@elsa.org ELSA International239, Blvd. Général Jacques 1050 Brussels, BelgiumTel: +32 2 646 2626 Fax: +32 2 646 2923E-mail: elsa@elsa.org Homepage: http://www.elsa.org

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