Autocratic Capture of the Judiciary : the Approaches by the Strasbourg and Luxembourg Courts (…)
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Summary
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Critical Evaluation
Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument
The presentation offers valuable insights into the practical dilemmas of judicial reform after autocratic capture. Morijn’s argument is well-structured, contrasting the two European courts’ approaches and critiquing the Venice Commission. He uses concrete examples and analogies (e.g., the 10-80-10 problem) to illustrate his points. However, the argument is largely based on his own opinion and lacks empirical evidence or detailed case analysis. The proposal for an end-of-pipeline approach is innovative but not fully developed.
Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy
Morijn references specific cases (e.g., Valesa judgment) and institutions (Venice Commission) but does not provide detailed citations. He mentions his own publications on Verfassungsblog, which are credible but not peer-reviewed. The title accurately reflects the content. The presentation is part of an academic conference, suggesting a certain level of rigor, but the lack of formal sources limits its scientific quality.
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Title / Content Match
The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on the approaches of the two European courts to judicial capture.
Quality & Reliability
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Presentation by a law professor with expertise in EU law and judicial independence, referencing specific cases and institutions. However, it is an opinion piece with limited empirical data and no formal peer review.
Key Moments
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- Introduction: the problem of irregularly appointed judges in Poland's Supreme Court.
- The dilemma: what to do with judgments from irregular courts.
- The 10-80-10 problem: judges' strategic ambivalence.
- Strasbourg Court's end-of-pipeline approach and the Valesa pilot judgment.
- Luxembourg Court's harder task: decentralized enforcement and preliminary references.
- Mutual recognition and the European Arrest Warrant dilemma.
- Critique of the Venice Commission's approach.
- Proposal for an end-of-pipeline, result-oriented strategy.
Cited Sources
- Verfassungsblog — Morijn mentions his recent pieces on this blog.
- European Court of Human Rights - Valesa judgment — Referenced as a pilot judgment.
Concurring Sources
- Verfassungsblog — Morijn's own publications align with his arguments.
Dissenting Sources
- Venice Commission — Morijn explicitly criticizes the Venice Commission's approach.
Contribution & Novelties
The presentation offers a novel perspective on judicial reform after autocratic capture, proposing a pragmatic end-of-pipeline approach that contrasts with the Venice Commission’s purist stance. It highlights the different institutional constraints faced by the two European courts. The ‘building back better’ analogy and the 10-80-10 problem provide fresh insights.
Pour aller plus loin :
- Rule of law — Foundational concept.
- European Court of Human Rights — Official site.
- Court of Justice of the European Union — Official site.
- Venice Commission — Official site.
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Radar Profile
The radar profile shows high scores in quality of information, technical level, and reliability, but lower in quantity of information, reflecting a focused expert presentation rather than a comprehensive review.