The handbook on application of reasonable time standards in the context of Article 6 § 1of the European Convention was developed and published under the Action auspices.

The handbook is intended to be a simple, yet comprehensive, tool for legal professionals, providing practical guidance in ensuring that the right to trial within a reasonable time is fully and properly implemented. The handbook offers an overview of the issues stemming from the obligation to guarantee speedy proceedings, which can also affect the enjoyment of other rights guaranteed by the Convention and developed in the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights. Its aim is to become a quick and solid reference companion for the magistrates, providing practical guidelines on the issues linked to the obligations arising from Article 6 § 1 ECHR.

The handbook is composed of seven sections. They explore issues related to the reasonable time requirement under Article 6 ECHR using the typical structured approach adopted by the Court when examining cases. A list of the judgments rendered by the ECtHR against Montenegro and a bibliography complete this work.

The Manual is developed and published within the framework of the Council of Europe Action entitled “Fighting ill treatment and impunity and enhancing the application of the European human rights case law on national level” which is being implemented in Montenegro under the joint Council of Europe and the European Union programme “Horizontal Facility for Western Balkans and Turkey”.