Opening of the judicial year 2009
Solemn hearing
The judicial year of the Court opened on 30 January 2009, officially marking the start of the Strasbourg Court’s 50th anniversary year.
Video of the ceremony: Original language - English - French
Seminar
The Court marked the official opening of the judicial year on Friday 30 January 2009. The event began with a seminar on 50 years of the Court viewed by its fellow international Courts.