- Type:
- Handbook / Guide / Manual
- Publication date:
- 22 June 2016
Handbook on European law relating to access to justice
Access to justice is an important element of the rule of law. It enables individuals to protect themselves against infringements of their rights, to remedy civil wrongs, to hold executive power accountable and to defend themselves in criminal proceedings. This handbook summarises the key European legal principles in the area of access to justice, focusing on civil and criminal law.