European Human Rights Moot Court Competition European Human

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 • In cooperation with the Council of Europe • 2 rounds – written pre-rounds and final oral round • Open to all ELSA and Co. E 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

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

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

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

European Human Rights Moot Court Competition The European Final • 24 th until 28 th 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

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

European Human Rights Moot Court Competition Contact: Ms. Corinna Mückenheim Director for Moot Court Competitions Head of EMC 2 2012/2013 mootcourts@elsa. org ELSA International 239, Blvd. Général Jacques 1050 Brussels, Belgium Tel: +32 2 646 2626 Fax: +32 2 646 2923 E-mail: elsa@elsa. org Homepage: http: //www. elsa. org