Activities of Mady DELVAUX related to 2015/2084(INL)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on common minimum standards of civil procedure in the EU PDF (583 KB) DOC (102 KB)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that the lack of clarity about limitation periods for citizens, consumers and companies in disputes having cross-border implications can hinder access to justice. Calls thus on the Commission and Member States to assess the feasibility and desirability of harmonising those limitation periods in civil proceedings;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Part B – Article 5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part B – Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Where it is not possible for the parties to be physically present, Member States shall ensure that oral hearings can be held by making use of any appropriate distance communication technology, such as videoconference or teleconference, available to the court or tribunal, unless the use of such technology, on account of the particular circumstances of the case, is not appropriate for the fair conduct of the proceedings.
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Part B – Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – Part B – Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The court fees charged in Member States for civil disputes shall not discourage citizens from bringing a case before a court or hinder in any way access to justice.
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Part B – Article 19 a (new)
Annex I – Part B – Article 19 a (new)
Article 19a Right to interpretation and translation Member States shall ensure that all concerned parties have full understanding of the proceedings. This objective includes the right to have the assistance of an interpreter free of charge and the access to all the documents in a language that is intelligible for the party if that party cannot understand or speak the language used in court.