Sramek Case

Abstract

Human rights — Fair trial — Right to a hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal — Regional Real Property Transactions Authority of the Austrian Tyrol — Decision on appeal on the approval of a contract for the purchase of land — Whether an independent and impartial tribunal established by law — Length of members’ term of office and possibility of removal — Procedure and appointment of members — Composition — Rapporteur a civil servant subordinate to one of the parties — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Article 6(1)

Damages — Human rights violation — Pecuniary damage — Legal costs and expenses — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Article 50