Workload of the Court of Justice: The House of Lords EU Committee Inquiry

The House of Lords European Union Select Committee - of which we are big fans - is currently conducting an inquiry into the workload of the Court of Justice and the impact of the Lisbon Treaty. In the words of Lord Bowness:

“There is a general perception that the Court is unable to handle its current workload and could face difficulties in managing an increase to its workload within reasonable timescales due to the Lisbon Treaty changes. We want to consider how the Lisbon Treaty changes will be felt in terms of workload and efficiency, for example by looking at the turnaround times for disposal of cases and how these compare to other courts of equivalent standing”.

The oral evidence given by British lawyers and civil servants made available here is really worth reading.

More problematic is some of the evidence presented by interest groups and academics available here. One's instinctive reaction to some of it "Hello, has anyone some comparative law perspective?". How can Professor Damian Chalmers seriously claim that "The Court of Justice decides far more cases than senior domestic courts [...] Whilst courts of cassation give high number of judgments, domestic constitutional courts typically give 50-60." Just a cursory glance at the French Conseil d'Etat, for example, would put him on the right track.

Anyway, we await the conclusions and recommendations of the Committee eagerly.

Comments

[ed hardy]

The variety is a gifted ed hardy who willful this art from the masters in chic locations besides mode districts was only to him that they look appealing cool and is a fantastic experience to scuff particularly when you would definitely admit that he could picture the inventive establish that pooled tattoo and vogue, a rage today.He, when approached by Ku USA, saw an opportunity to take his art to a better platform and all the ed hardy shoes of outfits, uniquely inspired vintage prints, underwear, loungewear and is a hot lifestyle variety sought by celebrities around the world.

Full credits to follow match.In statement, we die to have now are fallout of America, doodle magnanimously from California, is a splendid, broad of insignia and life exclusively carries his initial artwork. Ed hardy bags online shopping is the promise of tattoo art on everyday corrosion. Today ed hardy Swimwear is everywhere, apparels, Energy Drink etc, and boxers we should esteem Christian Audigier for shape, and inspiring Hollywood who-is-who violently and the fashionable motorcycle tattoo brigade.Ed Hardy clothing is renowned throughout America for his designer tattoo inspired designs. Direct marketing to icon clients and strategically locating supplies in Japan.

His foresightedness.To start with, ed hardy jeans is regarded as costly but you see them making heartfelt cool and hip apparels.So, here is the foot line: Ed Hardy inspires the youth of His name of clothes, Women's Ed hardy handbags Slippers , from the vintage tattoo art for popularizing and merger the tattoo art into everyday clothing. It isn’t surprising that like Ed hardy caps , known for tattoo with rhinestone aspect, Christian Audigier Brand has stamped a forte of its own for those electrifying eccentric designs positive the gold couture embellishments.

[redwood city dui lawyer]

The comments presented here are really worthy to be read, My opinion is that the treaty might be having a serious impact on the workload of the court.

[san mateo dui lawyer]

This is an excellent blog really very well organized and information is up to date.

[Affordable Homes]

This is one way of some laws which all accuses fining. Judgment will be presented among the parties complaining and the suspect. Somehow, this would really help us to minimize the criminalize.

[turkish lawyer]

Really perfect post ! thank you

[New Era Hat]

The post is very well . Thanks for sharing!

[karen millen dresses]

actions speak louder than words.

[New Era Hat]

Action speak louder than words.
Thanks all the same!

[withheld]

I am the mother of a young kidnapped child, missing many years now and presumed dead. My background is senior govt and corporate mgt, global arenas, including DOD training and service on children's initiatives, with US HHS Cabinet Sect. Kathleen Sebelius, work with and for former Cabinet Sects, Bush Administration, work with Sen. Sam Brownback, various Senate committees, and advising on the inception of DHS (homeland security), during its formation; as well as public safety analysis, Iraq and aviation security.

One of the most horrific elements of this very violent crime (witnesses were crying hysterically, and could not stop crying); was the following, non-stop threats, and "rape tapes," and references or "jokes" to me - his mother - referencing child porn, child assault, and so on. Beginning in Nev and Calif, but following me even out here, to DC, where I have returned to be nearer to entities to help track my child. My professional background and work in this area, lets me realize how unusual, and rare, "rape tapes," or the specific linguistic elements involved - let alone ongoing threats and stalking across state lines, of any mother, year after year - are. One has to ask - Why? Are these individuals with true knowledge of my kidnapped child? Participants in this crime, or in my son's murder? Or his assault? Some of the abuse I incurred in Nevada and Calif - as one single mother - involved playing to me of my child, or some child, screaming and begging for me, on tape. Neither my child, nor his body, are found in many years.
The worst of this abuse, began in Reno, NV, out of the casino networks. And referenced, oddly enough, Offutt AFB and Omaha / Bellevue Nebraska. As well as very unusual statements - "We're going back to Mike Johanns Office," (mike johanns was then sect of ag under George Bush, is now a Nebraska Senator: None of the US Cabinet Secretaries I ever worked for, or with - nor the US Sect of the Army, presiding at my brother's funeral in Arlington, another intelligence officer, ever used such language. Or were ever referenced in rape tapes. Or would ever, I doubt, refuse to assist a mother, if she elevated such to their attention, in locating those such rape tapes, and killing or incarcerating them. The one time anyone threatened my niece, my brother stuck a handgun in his face, up his mouth, actually; and that was the last time, anyone ever threatened my niece. Or thought of it. That's deterrence. The first time the first rape tape was elevated, and not prosecuted, a green flag was waved, to continue such behavior. I feel very sorry for the other females and children, left behind, in such venues. (Reno, parts of Calif. Omaha)

Other specifics re. the child rape tapes involved threats to me - "do you want to see your child hang?" or explicit references to specific people, or "networks," as some authorities are speculating: "andrew," "patrick" from nebraska, "matt" from fla, "jeff" from Reno, an "ian," (one of the younger actor voices involved) a "michael" & a "larry" (Reno). and horrific child porn language. very sickening, on top of a child's ongoing disappearance, and likely murder.

Have any other mothers, or parents, US or UK, reported such assault tapes, or such abuse and threat, following kidnap of their young children? If the answer is "yes," then these linguistic, and stalking patterns and incidents need to be linked. Interpol et al use such linkage to help arrest, and prevent further child victims.
If the answer is "no," then that points to a sick obsession not just with child rape or child porn, but with a mother and her kidnapped child. The sicker the crime, the more likely the criminal needs to keep upping the ante, in terms of reward or stimulation, he derives. I have elevated several times to Sen. Johann's office; he has yet to respond.

It is time to analyze more fully, the linguistics and other elements involved in this tragic case - http://LCDesignservices.com

[leiqiong]

I came to your article from another article and am really interested in this learning about this. , I feel strongly about information and love learning more on this. If possible, as you gain expertise, It is extremely helpful for me. would you mind updating your blog with more information?
http://www.jerseysonline.co

[Shox OZ]

Pursue green fashion, to embrace green living.

[flashlight]

Wonderful post,keep this good working.

[Earn Money From Home]

Really it is very useful post and I like to read these type of posts and thanks for sharing such type of posts please keep it sharing.

[chloe]

Chloe Handbags affect most women’s feeling. Chloe Bag is catching with soft leather and elegant style. Chloe is a brand of well-deserved reputation and there is no question about it. http://www.discountchloe.com

[Casey]

I came to your article from another article and am really interested in this learning about this. , I feel strongly about information and love learning more on this. If possible, as you gain expertise, It is extremely helpful for me. would you mind updating your blog with more information?

[arizona security systems]

The impact of the Lisbon Treaty and the evidences should be reviewed many times.

[cecilia vega]

Here you can see a lot of BDSM videos with the famous model: Cecilia Vega. The video of the most beautiful and depraved Cecilia only on our blog. Only the best clips and videos with this model. Many people say that Vega is one of the most interesting actresses of the BDSM category. Our video to prove it.

[NFL Hats]

you have given is beneficial for me also for others who wants to know this.

[flashlights]

Great post! I actually love how it is quick on my eyes as well as the information is well written

[mulberry handbags]

I think that more problematic is some of the evidence presented by interest groups and academics available.

[Dubai Property]

Well, workload and delaying of court decisions are things which very essentially needed to be addressed and I would be very glad if committee seriously takes some steps to resolve this problem.

[Giorgio]

I am not sure that comparing the ECJ with the Conseil d'Etat is necessarily the right conmparator - might one not be best placed to look to the Constitutional Council?
Perhaps the best way to compare, if one were to do it fully, is to look to teh knds of cases decided by teh ECJ and try and work out which court woudl here the same types of issues nationally and then count that way. My sense is you'd not get the same workload as the ECJ with this comparison. But I'm not volunteering to do the spadework!

[cheap coach bag outlet]

At lease we should try. nobody knows what happen tomorrow. there is no point in not enjoying the time just because of further worries…

[mbt shoes]

perception that the Court is unable to handle its current workload and could face difficulties in managing an increase to its workload within reasonable timescales due to the Lisbon Treaty changes. We want to consider how the Lisbon Treaty changes will be felt in terms of workload and efficiency, for example http://www.mbtfootwearusa.com

[MBT Sale]

Wonderful articles, let me have to this admiration