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Taking legal action

Detailed information on the process of taking legal action in the EU

When bringing a case to court it is important to know if there is the possibility of mediation and, if not, which procedure to use, in which court to start the procedure and the forms to use.

Online forms

Generate a filled in PDF form ready to send to the court/authority or download a blank, editable PDF form.

Mediation

Disputes can be solved without going to court. You can also consider an alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) techniques such as mediation if you are unable to settle the dispute by yourself.

Legal aid

The right to legal aid allows those who do not have sufficient financial resources to meet the costs of a court case or legal representation. Legal aid systems exist in all Member States of the European Union (EU) in both civil and criminal proceedings.

Where and how

Going to court may give rise to many questions. This section aims to fill the information gap which might be experienced when confronted with judicial proceedings.

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