Translucent justice: strategic transparency and the legitimacy of the ECtHR

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The ECtHR employs transparency selectively to navigate legitimacy pressures, balancing openness with judicial discretion.
In 2022, the Court's revised Practice Direction illustrated its approach to guiding applicants while maintaining flexibility.
Strategic opacity around certain awards allows the Court to preserve institutional integrity and navigate complex cases.
This tension indicates a shift in the Court's remedial identity, especially in systemic non-compliance scenarios.

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This article reveals how the ECtHR strategically uses transparency to manage legitimacy in Member States, suggesting complex implications.

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This article reveals how the ECtHR strategically uses transparency to manage legitimacy in Member States, suggesting complex implications.