Key features and rules
Key features of the ESCP are:
Simplicity, while respecting the right to a fair trial (Recital 8 and 9; Article 1)
Use of standard forms: forms A, B, C and D (Article 4, 5 and 20 ESCP)
Written procedure, oral hearing only if necessary or requested (Article 5 and 8 ESCP)
No representation by a lawyer or legal professional required (Article 10 ESCP)
Time limits for various steps of the procedure (Article 5, 7 and 14 ESCP)
Special rules for the taking of evidence (Article 9 ESCP)
Special rules for the service of documents (Article 13 ESCP)
Unnecessarily incurred or disproportionate costs will not be awarded (Article 16 ESCP)
Review in exceptional cases (Article 18 ESCP)
