The relationship between the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and Criminal Procedural Law is close and constantly evolving, primarily through the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights. This development directly or indirectly concerns the full range of defendants’ rights guaranteed under Article 6 of the ECHR.
The case-law of the Greek courts has, to a considerable extent, aligned itself with that of the Strasbourg Court. Nevertheless, significant issues remain that require further examination and appropriate consideration.
The Institute of Criminal Procedural Law and the Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights (MFHR) are organizing a scientific event entitled “ECHR & Criminal Procedural Law.”
The event will take place on Monday, 12 October 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at the Athens Bar Association (Akadimias 60).
Distinguished speakers -including academics, lawyers and judges- with extensive experience and expertise in this field will explore contemporary aspects of the relationship between the ECHR and Criminal Procedural Law. They will also shed light on critical issues arising in legal theory, case-law and practice.
You can find the conference program here.
Date/Time:
12 Oct 2026, 17:30
Where:
Athens Bar Association
Speakers:
Welcome Addresses: Andreas Koutsolampros, President of the Athens Bar Association, Ioanna Klapa, Former President of the Supreme Court of Greece, Christoforos Argyropoulos, Member of the Board of Directors of the Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights, Former President of the Hellenic Association of Criminal Lawyers, Speakers: Adam Papadamakis, Professor Emeritus, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Law, Michalis Margaritis, Honorary Areopagite (Retired Supreme Court Judge), Alexandros Dimakis, Assistant Professor, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Law, Vasileios Petropoulos, Assistant Professor, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Law, Moderators: Argyrios Karras, Professor Emeritus, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Law; President of the Institute of Criminal Procedural Law, Linos-Alexandre Sicilianos, Professor, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Law; President of the Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights; Former President of the European Court of Human Rights