The alleged violation
We identify potentially relevant Convention rights and whether the facts raise a matter within the Court’s jurisdiction.
ECHR applications from Moldova — legal assistance
Assessment of admissibility, domestic remedies and records, and preparation of applications to the European Court of Human Rights.
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Before filing an application or challenge, we review the facts, records and relevant time limits. Advice is tailored to the case; a complete assessment requires examining the documents.
Exhaustion of domestic remedies
We review remedies used in Moldova and whether the necessary domestic steps have been completed.
Time limits and admissibility
We identify the relevant domestic decision and assess the applicable period and particular circumstances.
Drafting and documenting the application
We organise facts, complaints and annexes in line with the official application form and Court instructions.
How we prepare your case
Domestic decisions and procedural history must be read for a realistic assessment. The ECHR is not an additional appeal court automatically retrying all facts.
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Document review
We identify the facts, relevant rights and existing records.
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Strategy
We assess options, time limits, costs and risks.
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Representation
We prepare the steps agreed in the legal assistance contract.
Documents to prepare
- Relevant domestic decisions and proof of service
- Documents relating to remedies pursued
- Evidence supporting the alleged facts
- Procedural chronology and details needed for the form
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual time limit for applying?
Generally four months from the relevant final domestic decision, but the calculation must be checked in each case.
Does the ECHR retry the domestic case?
No. It examines compliance with Convention obligations, subject to its admissibility requirements.
Can I apply without a final decision?
Domestic remedies and specific exceptions must be assessed before filing.