Taking a Case to the European Court of Human Rights provides comprehensive coverage of both the law and procedure of the European Court of Human Rights. It incorporates a step-by-step approach to the litigation process, covering areas such as lodging the initial application, seeking priority treatment, interim measures, friendly settlement and unilateral declarations, the pilot judgment procedure, just satisfaction, enforcement of judgments, and Grand Chamber referrals. An analysis of the Court's application of the admissibility criteria and an explanation of the key principles underlying the European Convention on Human Rights precede an expanded and up-to-date article-by-article commentary on the substantive law of the European Convention, including derogation, reservation, and damages. The new edition has been fully revised to take account of recent procedural changes, such as those relating to the lodging of original applications and the important changes to be made by Protocols 15 and 16. The book includes key substantive case law developments, commentary, and guidance on the Court rules and practice directions, together with advice and information on drafting pleadings, presenting evidence, fact-finding, and appearing at oral hearings before the Court. Benefiting from the expert authorship of Philip Leach, this book is indispensable for anyone practicing in this field.