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href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/523/EN/legal_systems__eu_and_national"><span> Legal systems - EU and national </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/15/EN/eu_courts">EU courts</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/16/EN/national_justice_systems">National justice systems</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/18/EN/national_ordinary_courts">National ordinary courts</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/19/EN/national_specialised_courts">National specialised courts</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/321/EN/european_judicial_atlas_in_civil_matters"><span> European Judicial Atlas in civil matters </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/353/EN/european_payment_order">European payment order</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/354/EN/small_claims">Small claims</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/391/EN/judgments_in_civil_and_commercial_matters__brussels_i_regulation">Judgments in civil and commercial matters - Brussels I Regulation</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/350/EN/brussels_i_regulation_recast">Brussels I Regulation (recast)</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/390/EN/legal_aid">Legal aid</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/355/EN/maintenance_obligations">Maintenance obligations</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/377/EN/brussels_iia_regulation__matrimonial_matters_and_matters_of_parental_responsibility">Brussels IIa Regulation - Matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37842/EN/brussels_iib_regulation__matrimonial_matters_and_matters_of_parental_responsibility_recast_">Brussels IIb Regulation - Matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility (recast) </a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/373/EN/serving_documents">Serving documents</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/38580/EN/serving_documents_recast">Serving documents (recast)</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/374/EN/taking_evidence">Taking evidence</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/38581/EN/taking_evidence_recast">Taking evidence (recast)</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/376/EN/european_enforcement_order">European enforcement order</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/352/EN/mutual_recognition_of_protection_measures_in_civil_matters">Mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/356/EN/divorce_and_legal_separation">Divorce and legal separation</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/357/EN/mediation">Mediation</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/380/EN/succession">Succession</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/379/EN/european_account_preservation_order">European Account Preservation Order</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/448/EN/compensation_to_crime_victims">Compensation to crime victims</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/559/EN/matters_of_matrimonial_property_regimes">Matters of matrimonial property regimes</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/560/EN/matters_of_the_property_consequences_of_registered_partnerships">Matters of the property consequences of registered partnerships</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/561/EN/public_documents">Public documents</a></li></ul></li></ul></div> <div class="menu-block"><a class="title has-content" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/512/EN/your_rights"><span>Your rights</span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/169/EN/defendants_criminal_proceedings">Defendants (criminal proceedings)</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/65/EN/victims_of_crime"><span> Victims of crime </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/66/EN/victims_criminal_proceedings">Victims (criminal proceedings)</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/67/EN/compensation"><span> Compensation </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/491/EN/if_my_claim_is_to_be_considered_in_this_country">If my claim is to be considered in this country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/492/EN/if_my_claim_is_to_be_sent_from_this_country_to_another_eu_country">If my claim is to be sent from this country to another EU country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/493/EN/if_my_claim_from_another_country_is_to_be_considered_in_this_country">If my claim (from another country) is to be considered in this country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/494/EN/claiming_damages_from_the_offender">Claiming damages from the offender</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/171/EN/victims__rights__by_country">Victims' rights - by country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/358/EN/mutual_recognition_of_protection_measures">Mutual recognition of protection measures</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/581/EN/fundamental_rights"><span> Fundamental rights </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/582/EN/fundamental_rights_in_the_european_union">Fundamental rights in the European Union</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/584/EN/charter_tutorial"><span> Charter tutorial </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/563/EN/part_i__protecting_fundamental_rights_within_the_european_union">Part I - Protecting fundamental rights within the European Union</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/564/EN/part_ii__when_can_an_individual_seek_protection_under_the_charter">Part II - When can an individual seek protection under the Charter</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/565/EN/part_iii__scope_of_application_interpretation_and_effects_of_the_charter">Part III - Scope of application, interpretation and effects of the Charter</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/583/EN/does_the_charter_apply_to_my_case">Does the Charter apply to my case</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/585/EN/where_can_i_get_help"><span> Where can I get help </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/459/EN/fundamental_rights_interactive_tool">Fundamental rights interactive tool</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/586/EN/list_of_relevant_courts_and_bodies"><span> List of relevant courts and bodies </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/176/EN/national_courts_and_other_nonjudicial_bodies">National courts and other non-judicial bodies</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35915/EN/other_eu_and_international_complaint_bodies">Other EU and International complaint bodies</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35914/EN/glossary">Glossary</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37134/EN/member_states_best_practices_on_the_charter">Member States’ best practices on the Charter</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/580/EN/business_and_human_rights">Business and human rights</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39436/EN/fra_materials_and_tools_on_the_charter">FRA materials and tools on the Charter</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/551/EN/public_documents">Public documents</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/38579/EN/protection_of_vulnerable_adults">Protection of vulnerable adults</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35998/EN/rights_of_minors_in_court_proceedings">Rights of minors in court proceedings</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/300/EN/access_to_justice_in_environmental_matters">Access to justice in environmental matters</a></li></ul></div> <div class="menu-block"><a class="title has-content" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/513/EN/legislation_and_case_law"><span>Legislation and case law</span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/3/EN/eu_law">EU law</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/6/EN/national_legislation">National legislation</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/10/EN/international_law">International law</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/546/EN/publication_of_official_announcements">Publication of official announcements</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/591/EN/consumer_law_database"><span> Consumer Law Database </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37160/EN/country">Country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37165/EN/enforcement">Enforcement</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/599/EN/price_indication_directive_986"><span> Price Indication Directive (98/6) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/600/EN/text_of_the_directive_986">Text of the Directive (98/6)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/635/EN/consumer_sales_and_guarantees_directive_199944"><span> Consumer Sales and Guarantees Directive (1999/44) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/636/EN/text_of_the_directive_199944">Text of the Directive (1999/44)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/595/EN/unfair_commercial_practices_directive_200529"><span> Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (2005/29) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/596/EN/text_of_the_directive_200529">Text of the Directive (2005/29)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/615/EN/misleading_and_comparative_advertising_directive_2006114"><span> Misleading and Comparative Advertising Directive (2006/114) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/616/EN/text_of_the_directive_2006114">Text of the Directive (2006/114)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/619/EN/timeshare_directive_2008122"><span> Timeshare Directive (2008/122) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/620/EN/text_of_the_directive_2008122">Text of the Directive (2008/122)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/607/EN/injunctions_directive_200922"><span> Injunctions Directive (2009/22) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/608/EN/text_of_the_directive_200922">Text of the Directive (2009/22)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/639/EN/consumer_rights_directive_201183"><span> Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/640/EN/text_of_the_directive_201183">Text of the Directive (2011/83)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/627/EN/unfair_contract_terms_directive_9313"><span> Unfair Contract Terms Directive (93/13) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/628/EN/text_of_the_directive_9313">Text of the Directive (93/13)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35909/EN/package_travel_directive_20152302"><span> Package Travel Directive (2015/2302) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35912/EN/text_of_directive_20152302">Text of directive (2015/2302)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39450/EN/digital_content_directive"><span> Digital Content Directive </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39453/EN/text_of_the_directive_2019770">Text of the directive (2019/770)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39451/EN/sale_of_goods_directive"><span> Sale of goods directive </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39454/EN/text_of_the_directive_2019771">Text of the directive (2019/771)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39452/EN/representative_actions_directive"><span> Representative actions directive </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39455/EN/text_of_the_directive_20201828">Text of the directive (2020/1828)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/593/EN/repealed"><span> Repealed </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/623/EN/doorstep_selling_directive_85577"><span> Doorstep Selling Directive (85/577) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/624/EN/text_of_the_directive_85577">Text of the Directive (85/577)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/611/EN/package_travel_directive_90314"><span> Package Travel Directive (90/314) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/612/EN/text_of_the_directive_90314">Text of the Directive (90/314)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/631/EN/timeshare_directive_9447"><span> Timeshare Directive (94/47) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/632/EN/text_of_the_directive_9447">Text of the Directive (94/47)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/603/EN/distance_selling_directive_977"><span> Distance Selling Directive (97/7) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/604/EN/text_of_the_directive_977">Text of the Directive (97/7)</a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/119/EN/glossaries_and_translations">Glossaries and translations</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/12/EN/eu_case_law">EU case law</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/175/EN/european_case_law_identifier_ecli">European Case Law Identifier (ECLI)</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/430/EN/european_case_law_identifier_ecli_search_engine?m=1">European Case Law Identifier (ECLI) search engine</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/579/EN/freedom_of_movement_and_other_union_citizens_rights">Freedom of movement and other Union citizens’ rights</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/13/EN/national_case_law">National case law</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/150/EN/international_case_law">International case law</a></li></ul></div> <div class="menu-block"><a class="title has-content" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/514/EN/registers__business_insolvency_amp_land"><span>Registers - business, insolvency & land</span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/489/EN/business_registers__search_for_a_company_in_the_eu?m=1">Business registers – search for a company in the EU</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/106/EN/business_registers_in_eu_countries">Business registers in EU countries</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/108/EN/land_registers__eu_level">Land registers - EU level</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/109/EN/land_registers_in_eu_countries">Land registers in EU countries</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/110/EN/bankruptcy_and_insolvency_registers">Bankruptcy and insolvency registers</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/38590/EN/beneficial_ownership_registers_interconnection_system_boris?m=1">Beneficial ownership registers interconnection system (BORIS)</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/246/EN/bankruptcy_amp_insolvency_registers__search_for_insolvent_debtors_in_the_eu?m=1">Bankruptcy & insolvency registers - search for insolvent debtors in the EU</a></li></ul></div> <div class="menu-block"><a class="title has-content" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/515/EN/find_a_legal_professional"><span>Find a legal professional</span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/29/EN/types_of_legal_professions">Types of legal professions</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/334/EN/lawyers?m=1">Lawyers</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/335/EN/notaries?m=1">Notaries</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/116/EN/legal_translatorsinterpreters">Legal translators/interpreters</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37146/EN/find_an_expert">Find an expert</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/550/EN/forensic_experts">Forensic experts</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/117/EN/mediators">Mediators</a></li></ul></div> <div class="menu-block"><a class="title has-content" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/516/EN/trainings_judicial_networks_and_agencies"><span>Trainings, judicial networks and agencies</span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/120/EN/training_of_justice_professionals"><span> Training of justice professionals </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/121/EN/eu_judicial_training_policy">EU judicial training policy</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37158/EN/european_training_platform">European training platform</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/122/EN/eu_training_networks_amp_structures">EU training networks & structures</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/123/EN/national_training_systems"><span> National training systems </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39442/EN/initial_training_of_judges_and_prosecutors_in_the_european_union">Initial training of judges and prosecutors in the European Union</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/38584/EN/initial_training_of_lawyers_in_the_european_union">Initial training of lawyers in the European Union</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/406/EN/judiciary_training_providers">Judiciary training providers</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/408/EN/court_staff_training_systems">Court staff training systems</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/407/EN/lawyers__training_systems">Lawyers' training systems</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/311/EN/good_training_practices">Good training practices</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/253/EN/training_methodology">Training methodology</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/21/EN/european_judicial_network_in_civil_and_commercial_matters"><span> European Judicial Network in civil and commercial matters </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/431/EN/about_the_network">About the network</a></li><li><a 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class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/155/EN/online_forms"><span> Online forms </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/156/EN/european_payment_order_forms">European Payment Order forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/177/EN/small_claims_forms">Small claims forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/271/EN/brussels_iia_regulation__matrimonial_matters_and_matters_of_parental_responsibility_forms">Brussels IIa Regulation - Matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/273/EN/judgments_in_civil_and_commercial_matters_forms">Judgments in civil and commercial matters forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/157/EN/legal_aid_forms">Legal aid forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/274/EN/maintenance_obligations_forms">Maintenance obligations forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/270/EN/european_enforcement_order_forms">European enforcement order forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/378/EN/european_account_preservation_order_forms">European Account Preservation Order forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/272/EN/compensation_to_crime_victims_forms">Compensation to crime victims forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35981/EN/public_documents_forms">Public documents forms</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/478/EN/european_certificate_of_succession">European Certificate of Succession</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/556/EN/mutual_recognition_of_protection_measures_forms">Mutual recognition of protection measures forms</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/522/EN/where_and_how"><span> Where and how </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/33/EN/in_which_eu_country">In which EU country?</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/34/EN/how_to_bring_a_case_to_court">How to bring a case to court</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/340/EN/which_country_s_law_applies">Which country's law applies?</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37/EN/costs">Costs</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/404/EN/interest_rates">Interest rates</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/523/EN/legal_systems__eu_and_national"><span> Legal systems - EU and national </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/15/EN/eu_courts">EU courts</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/16/EN/national_justice_systems">National justice systems</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/18/EN/national_ordinary_courts">National ordinary courts</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/19/EN/national_specialised_courts">National specialised courts</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/321/EN/european_judicial_atlas_in_civil_matters"><span> European Judicial Atlas in civil matters </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/353/EN/european_payment_order">European payment order</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/354/EN/small_claims">Small claims</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/391/EN/judgments_in_civil_and_commercial_matters__brussels_i_regulation">Judgments in civil and commercial matters - Brussels I Regulation</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/350/EN/brussels_i_regulation_recast">Brussels I Regulation (recast)</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/390/EN/legal_aid">Legal aid</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/355/EN/maintenance_obligations">Maintenance obligations</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/377/EN/brussels_iia_regulation__matrimonial_matters_and_matters_of_parental_responsibility">Brussels IIa Regulation - Matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37842/EN/brussels_iib_regulation__matrimonial_matters_and_matters_of_parental_responsibility_recast_">Brussels IIb Regulation - Matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility (recast) </a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/373/EN/serving_documents">Serving documents</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/38580/EN/serving_documents_recast">Serving documents (recast)</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/374/EN/taking_evidence">Taking evidence</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/38581/EN/taking_evidence_recast">Taking evidence (recast)</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/376/EN/european_enforcement_order">European enforcement order</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/352/EN/mutual_recognition_of_protection_measures_in_civil_matters">Mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/356/EN/divorce_and_legal_separation">Divorce and legal separation</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/357/EN/mediation">Mediation</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/380/EN/succession">Succession</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/379/EN/european_account_preservation_order">European Account Preservation Order</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/448/EN/compensation_to_crime_victims">Compensation to crime victims</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/559/EN/matters_of_matrimonial_property_regimes">Matters of matrimonial property regimes</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/560/EN/matters_of_the_property_consequences_of_registered_partnerships">Matters of the property consequences of registered partnerships</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/561/EN/public_documents">Public documents</a></li></ul></li></ul></div> <div class="menu-block"><a class="title has-content" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/512/EN/your_rights"><span>Your rights</span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/169/EN/defendants_criminal_proceedings">Defendants (criminal proceedings)</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/65/EN/victims_of_crime"><span> Victims of crime </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/66/EN/victims_criminal_proceedings">Victims (criminal proceedings)</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/67/EN/compensation"><span> Compensation </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/491/EN/if_my_claim_is_to_be_considered_in_this_country">If my claim is to be considered in this country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/492/EN/if_my_claim_is_to_be_sent_from_this_country_to_another_eu_country">If my claim is to be sent from this country to another EU country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/493/EN/if_my_claim_from_another_country_is_to_be_considered_in_this_country">If my claim (from another country) is to be considered in this country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/494/EN/claiming_damages_from_the_offender">Claiming damages from the offender</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/171/EN/victims__rights__by_country">Victims' rights - by country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/358/EN/mutual_recognition_of_protection_measures">Mutual recognition of protection measures</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/581/EN/fundamental_rights"><span> Fundamental rights </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/582/EN/fundamental_rights_in_the_european_union">Fundamental rights in the European Union</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/584/EN/charter_tutorial"><span> Charter tutorial </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/563/EN/part_i__protecting_fundamental_rights_within_the_european_union">Part I - Protecting fundamental rights within the European Union</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/564/EN/part_ii__when_can_an_individual_seek_protection_under_the_charter">Part II - When can an individual seek protection under the Charter</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/565/EN/part_iii__scope_of_application_interpretation_and_effects_of_the_charter">Part III - Scope of application, interpretation and effects of the Charter</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/583/EN/does_the_charter_apply_to_my_case">Does the Charter apply to my case</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/585/EN/where_can_i_get_help"><span> Where can I get help </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/459/EN/fundamental_rights_interactive_tool">Fundamental rights interactive tool</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/586/EN/list_of_relevant_courts_and_bodies"><span> List of relevant courts and bodies </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/176/EN/national_courts_and_other_nonjudicial_bodies">National courts and other non-judicial bodies</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35915/EN/other_eu_and_international_complaint_bodies">Other EU and International complaint bodies</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35914/EN/glossary">Glossary</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37134/EN/member_states_best_practices_on_the_charter">Member States’ best practices on the Charter</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/580/EN/business_and_human_rights">Business and human rights</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39436/EN/fra_materials_and_tools_on_the_charter">FRA materials and tools on the Charter</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/551/EN/public_documents">Public documents</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/38579/EN/protection_of_vulnerable_adults">Protection of vulnerable adults</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35998/EN/rights_of_minors_in_court_proceedings">Rights of minors in court proceedings</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/300/EN/access_to_justice_in_environmental_matters">Access to justice in environmental matters</a></li></ul></div> <div class="menu-block"><a class="title has-content" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/513/EN/legislation_and_case_law"><span>Legislation and case law</span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/3/EN/eu_law">EU law</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/6/EN/national_legislation">National legislation</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/10/EN/international_law">International law</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/546/EN/publication_of_official_announcements">Publication of official announcements</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/591/EN/consumer_law_database"><span> Consumer Law Database </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37160/EN/country">Country</a></li><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/37165/EN/enforcement">Enforcement</a></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/599/EN/price_indication_directive_986"><span> Price Indication Directive (98/6) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/600/EN/text_of_the_directive_986">Text of the Directive (98/6)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/635/EN/consumer_sales_and_guarantees_directive_199944"><span> Consumer Sales and Guarantees Directive (1999/44) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/636/EN/text_of_the_directive_199944">Text of the Directive (1999/44)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/595/EN/unfair_commercial_practices_directive_200529"><span> Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (2005/29) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/596/EN/text_of_the_directive_200529">Text of the Directive (2005/29)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/615/EN/misleading_and_comparative_advertising_directive_2006114"><span> Misleading and Comparative Advertising Directive (2006/114) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/616/EN/text_of_the_directive_2006114">Text of the Directive (2006/114)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/619/EN/timeshare_directive_2008122"><span> Timeshare Directive (2008/122) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/620/EN/text_of_the_directive_2008122">Text of the Directive (2008/122)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/607/EN/injunctions_directive_200922"><span> Injunctions Directive (2009/22) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/608/EN/text_of_the_directive_200922">Text of the Directive (2009/22)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/639/EN/consumer_rights_directive_201183"><span> Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/640/EN/text_of_the_directive_201183">Text of the Directive (2011/83)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/627/EN/unfair_contract_terms_directive_9313"><span> Unfair Contract Terms Directive (93/13) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/628/EN/text_of_the_directive_9313">Text of the Directive (93/13)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35909/EN/package_travel_directive_20152302"><span> Package Travel Directive (2015/2302) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/35912/EN/text_of_directive_20152302">Text of directive (2015/2302)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39450/EN/digital_content_directive"><span> Digital Content Directive </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39453/EN/text_of_the_directive_2019770">Text of the directive (2019/770)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39451/EN/sale_of_goods_directive"><span> Sale of goods directive </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39454/EN/text_of_the_directive_2019771">Text of the directive (2019/771)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39452/EN/representative_actions_directive"><span> Representative actions directive </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/39455/EN/text_of_the_directive_20201828">Text of the directive (2020/1828)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/593/EN/repealed"><span> Repealed </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/623/EN/doorstep_selling_directive_85577"><span> Doorstep Selling Directive (85/577) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/624/EN/text_of_the_directive_85577">Text of the Directive (85/577)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/611/EN/package_travel_directive_90314"><span> Package Travel Directive (90/314) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/612/EN/text_of_the_directive_90314">Text of the Directive (90/314)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/631/EN/timeshare_directive_9447"><span> Timeshare Directive (94/47) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/632/EN/text_of_the_directive_9447">Text of the Directive (94/47)</a></li></ul></li><li><a class="has-content has-children" href="https://e-justice.europa.eu/603/EN/distance_selling_directive_977"><span> Distance Selling Directive (97/7) </span><span><span tabindex='0' class="expandInsideList fa fa-angle-down"></span></span></a><ul><li><a 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