Justice Denied or Simply Delayed? Consequences of Excessive Delay at the EU's General Court

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It has been well known for a number of years, at least amongst EU law practitioners, that delays in the General Court are an increasing problem. The issue was brought to light in the seminal judgment Group Gascogne SA v Commission, where the Court found that the General Court had breached the applicants’ fundamental rights in failing to adjudicate within a reasonable time on its appeal against a Commission cartel decision. This article provides a critical assessment of the Court's approach in Gascogne, and its earlier ‘excessive delay’ jurisprudence, and looks ahead to the likely content and outcome of damages claims for excessive delay.

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