Pilot Judgement Procedure

Question 1

What is the Pilot-Judgement Procedure?

Answer 1

1. Art. 46 and R.61
2. To afford speedier redress for victims
3. To afford systemic redress for victims
4. For a reduction of case load on the Court

Question 2

What are the stages of the PJP?

Answer 2

1. Identification of a structural problem
2. Indication of the remedial measures which the MS must adopt
3. Adjourn similar cases

Question 3

1st stage - Identification of a structural problem (Burdov v. Russia)

Answer 3

1. Dysfunction is acknowledged by the MS
2. Recurrent and persistent
3. Large number of people affected
4. Urgent need to provide redress

Question 4

2nd stage - Remedial measures

Answer 4

1. The state indicates the remedial measures which the state must adopt
2. The Court chooses a time limit for the adoption of said measures

Question 5

3rd stage - Similar cases

Answer 5

1. Similar cases are adjourned
2. These cases will be reconsidered once the time limit for implementation of measures has been reached
3. The pending cases will still be considered (otherwise it’s unfair)