"The process of establishing and maintaining the reputation of the Court … is to a large extent dependent on the quality and experience of the judges." (Panel’s 4th activity report of 31 July 2019)
This short guide is primarily aimed at those involved or professionally interested in the selection of candidates for election as Judge to the European Court of Human Rights. It contains information on the advisory panel’s role and the criteria that the Panel uses for interpreting and applying the two generally worded qualifications required from candidates under Article 21, paragraph 1, of the European Convention on Human Rights.