Right to a Public Hearing: Constitutional Perspectives

Item: Right to a Public Hearing: Constitutional Perspectives
Rating: 4
Author: PostSingularity Institute

by Max Planck Institute Luxembourg for Procedural Law

Humanities, Social Sciences & Thought Law & Justice LNDCLaw: Human rights and civil liberties LNDC1Constitutional law and human rights

🎙 Max Planck Institute Luxembourg for Procedural Law 👥 1K 📅 March 27, 2018 ⏱ 99 min 👁 830 📄 expert opinion 🧭 2026-08-18

Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

public hearingECHRCharter of Fundamental Rightsopen justiceconstitutional law

Summary

The video is a recording of the first panel of a conference on ‘Open Justice’ organized by the Max Planck Institute Luxembourg for Procedural Law. The panel focuses on the right to a public hearing under Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The session is chaired by Prof. Hélène Ruiz Fabri. The main speaker, Advocate General Maciej Szpunar of the Court of Justice of the European Union, delivers an introductory presentation on the constitutional perspectives of this right. He discusses the scope and content of the right, its rationale, and the conditions under which it can be limited. He also examines the relationship between Article 6 ECHR and Article 47 of the Charter, noting that the latter is based on the former. He addresses the issue of TV and live-streaming in courtrooms, citing examples from the European Court of Human Rights and the German Constitutional Court. Following the presentation, two discussants provide their comments: Judge Angelika Nußberger, Vice-President of the European Court of Human Rights, and Judge Andreas Paulus of the German Federal Constitutional Court. The discussion then opens to the audience. The video is a valuable resource for legal scholars and practitioners interested in procedural law and human rights.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The video provides high-value information from leading legal experts. The argumentation is solid, based on legal provisions, case law, and practical examples. The speakers present a nuanced analysis of the right to a public hearing, discussing its foundations, limitations, and contemporary challenges such as media coverage. The discussion is well-structured and offers multiple perspectives, enhancing the depth of the analysis.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is high, as the speakers are eminent legal professionals and academics. They refer to key legal instruments (ECHR, EU Charter) and cite relevant case law (e.g., Axen, Riepen) and national legislation. However, the video does not provide explicit citations or references, which limits the ability to verify sources directly. The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on constitutional perspectives. No comments were provided, so no analysis of public reception is possible.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the content, which focuses on constitutional perspectives on the right to a public hearing under Article 6 ECHR and Article 47 of the EU Charter.

Quality & Reliability

8/10

High-level academic panel with distinguished legal experts (Advocate General of CJEU, Vice-President of ECtHR, judge of German Constitutional Court). Content is based on established legal frameworks and case law, but no formal citations or references are provided in the video.

Key Moments

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

Cited Sources

Report on the conference — Description of the video provides this link for more information on the conference.

Concurring Sources

European Convention on Human Rights — Primary legal instrument discussed in the video.
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union — Primary legal instrument discussed in the video.

Contribution & Novelties

The video offers an expert analysis of the right to a public hearing, highlighting the interplay between European and national legal frameworks. It provides insights into the interpretation of Article 6 ECHR and Article 47 of the Charter, and discusses contemporary issues such as media access to courtrooms. The panel discussion enriches the content with diverse judicial perspectives.

Pour aller plus loin :

Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights — Official text of the ECHR.
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union — Official text of the Charter.
European Court of Human Rights case law on Article 6 — Searchable database of ECtHR judgments.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows high scores across all dimensions, indicating a well-rounded and reliable content. The video excels in information quantity, quality, technical depth, and overall reliability, making it a valuable resource for legal professionals.

Reliability 8/10