Compensation of Non-Material Damage Caused by Excessive Length of Judicial Proceedings - Comparison of Czech and German Legislation

This diploma thesis concerns the legislation governing compensation of non-material damage caused by excessive length of judicial proceedings in the Czech Republic and in the Federal Republic of Germany. In cases where prevention of excessive length of judicial proceedings is impossible, it is important at least to put suitable legislation in place in order to compensate for the arising non-material damage. The aim of this thesis is to make an overview of the respective Czech and German legislation, to compare and evaluate de lege ferenda. The thesis deals in detail with the case law of the ECHR concerning the right to trial within reasonable time since this is the base for both legislations being compared. This thesis consists of five chapters. The first chapter defines non-material damage and provides overview of general legislation governing non-material damage in the Czech Republic and in the Federal Republic of Germany, including its development in both countries. The second chapter concerns conclusions of ECHR case law in this matter, which is the basis for both national legislations. The third and fourth chapters focus on Czech and German legislation. The structure of these chapters is similar, describing which legal regulations govern this matter, their force, evaluation of proceedings..