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An Analysis Of The Proposition Of Accession Of The European Communities To The European Convention On Human Rights, Yves Quintin
An Analysis Of The Proposition Of Accession Of The European Communities To The European Convention On Human Rights, Yves Quintin
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
Considering the numerous problems created by the accession, including the length of time required and the administrative burdens placed on the EC, one may question the value of this project. The creation of a catalogue of rights, however, will require as much time as the accession. As Professor Schermers points out, producing such a catalogue specifically for the EC will further split Western Europe, isolate the other members of the Council of Europe, and limit the effectiveness of the ECHR to the extent that the provisions in the catalogue would offer higher standards of protection. One may argue, however, that …