Support to efficient domestic capacity for the execution of ECtHR judgments (Phase 1)
CoE member states have repeatedly acknowledged that a rapid and effective execution of the ECtHR’s judgments is of core importance to enhance the protection of human rights at a national level and to the long-term effectiveness of the European human rights protection system. This was also emphasised by the Committee of Ministers during the 130th Athens Session in November 2020, urging all member states to ensure that Recommendation CM/Rec(2008)2 be given full effect.
Through the implementation of targeted activities, the Project's purpose is to provide institutional support notably regarding the designation and the work of the coordinator of execution of judgments at the national level, both to steer the national execution process and maintain an effective dialogue with the CM. It will build on good practices developed in certain countries and support an enhanced dialogue among national coordinators.
To support Member States in reinforcing their capacity for full, effective and prompt execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.
- To raise awareness and equip Member States to establish effective legislation and/or implement practices aimed at execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights
- To support Member States in introducing more effective structures and mechanisms for exchange of good practices and supporting each other in the execution of ECtHR judgments.
- To study domestic models, legislation, and practices in the field of execution of ECtHR judgments and make them available for Member States as guidance.
- To introduce an effective mechanism to Member States for learning from each other’s experiences and knowledge, as well as to establish a collective responsibility network - a network aimed at enabling member states to support each other in the process of executing judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.
- Development of a methodology for a Multi-Country Study that would address relevance of existing domestic mechanisms in the light of the CM Recommendation (2008)2 on efficient domestic capacity for rapid execution of the European Court’s judgments.
- Set up of a mechanism to collect and coordinate inputs for the Multi-Country Study that will address relevance of existing domestic execution mechanisms in the light of the CM Recommendation (2008)2.
- Preparation and presentation of the Multi-Country Study through a series of online and offline activities.
- Conducting of the Network Development Study to identify the best structure and format for the “Execution Coordinators Network”, – a network aimed at enabling member states to support each other in the process of executing judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.
- Establishment of the Execution Coordinators Network and of other experience exchange formats, including through the use of web
- Project Partners are: Government Agencies in member states responsible for the co-ordination of the execution of ECtHR judgements
- Other beneficiaries: Relevant Ministries in member states; other relevant national authorities, departments, government institutions; national Ombudspersons; national courts, judges and lawyers; civil society
Project information
- Duration: 22 months (1 January 2023 – 30 October 2024)
- Countries (multilateral): Member States of CoE
- Funding: Human Rights Trust Funds (HRTF)
Project documentation
Multi-Country Study on Good Practices for the Execution of Judgements is published
On 4th March 2025, the Council of Europe released a new study on the execution of judgements entitled “Good practice in human rights implementation: Multi-country study on domestic capacity for rapid execution of the judgments and decisions of the European Court of Human Rights[A1] ”. The...
The Network Development Study for the Establishment of the Execution Co-ordinators Network is published
The Network Development Study for the Establishment of the Execution Co-ordinators Network (ExCN), aiming at proposing the best structure and format for the ExCN, was developed within the framework of the Council of Europe’s Project on “Support to efficient domestic capacity for the execution...
Call for consultancy services for the development of the Business and Functional Requirements for ExCN platform
In the framework of the multilateral Project “Support to efficient domestic capacity for the execution of ECtHR judgments (Phase 1)”, the Council of Europe is currently launching an invitation to tender with a view to awarding an Act of Engagement for the provision of consultancy services for the...
Meeting of Co-ordinators of the execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights held in Helsinki
Meeting of Co-ordinators of the execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights 24 June 2024 in Helsinki, Finland At the 4th Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik, the Heads of States and Governments recommitted to ensuring the full, effective, and prompt execution of the final...
North Macedonia: Workshop on the execution of the European Court’s judgments concerning the right to liberty and security
On 10 May, a workshop on best practices regarding the execution of the European Court’s judgments in the field of the right to liberty and security of persons (Article 5 of the Convention) was co-organised by the Academy for Judges and Prosecutors of North Macedonia and the Transversal Challenges...
The common Methodology for the Multi-Country Study is now published
A common Methodology has been prepared within the framework of the Council of Europe’s Project on “Support to efficient domestic capacity for the execution of ECtHR judgments (Phase 1)”. One of the main components of the Project is the carrying out of a Multi-Country Study that will analyse...
Workshop on the Methodology for the Multi-Country Study identifying national best practices in the area of execution of the ECtHR judgments
During a workshop organised under the Project “Support to efficient domestic capacity for the execution of ECtHR judgments (Phase 1)” on 8 April, academics and experts from different CoE member states had the opportunity to discuss the Methodology for the development of a Multi-Country Study...
Call for Researchers form all CoE member States
The Council of Europe is currently launching an invitation to tender with a view to create a pool of consultants for the provision of consultancy in the field of execution of the ECtHR judgements and national implementation of the ECHR. The call is organised under the multilateral Project...
Deadline: 3 July 2023
Call for Expertise in the field of execution of the ECtHR judgments
In the framework of the multilateral Project “Support to efficient domestic capacity for the execution of ECtHR judgments (Phase 1)”, the Council of Europe is currently looking for experts for the provision of consultancy services in the field of execution of the ECtHR judgments to be requested...
Conference on subsidiarity principle: national implementation of the ECHR
A conference on the “Subsidiarity principle: national implementation of the ECHR” was held on 4 May (in Strasbourg and online). It was organised by the Icelandic Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, with the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe’s...
