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The Concept of Reasonable Time in Court Proceedings in Croatia

The right to be tried within a reasonable time is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of our country. The Republic of Croatia ratified the European Convention of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in 1997. This Convention is one of the first documents which uses the term reasonable time. When discussing the term reasonable time the question imposed is what is considered to be a reasonable time and how to determine it, since the concept of reasonable time differs from person to person. The question is to what extent has the legislator by using this term in fact contributed to the length of legal proceedings since the term reasonable time leaves enough space to every individual to interpret it in his own acceptable way. On the other hand the imperative of modern society is to ensure unambiguous, specific and understandable language by using transparent and indisputable terms. Our goal should be to reach the legal system where all our personal rights would be protected promptly and efficiently. Is the term reasonable time supporting this goal?

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