Mind the gap? A critical analysis of the recognition and enforcement of cross-border consumer ODR outcomes in the EU

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Hourani, S. 2022. Mind the gap? A critical analysis of the recognition and enforcement of cross-border consumer ODR outcomes in the EU. Revista Ítalo-Española de Derecho Procesal. 2022 (1), p. 73–95. https://doi.org/10.37417/rivitsproc/681
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TitleMind the gap? A critical analysis of the recognition and enforcement of cross-border consumer ODR outcomes in the EU
AuthorsHourani, S.
Abstract

The EU ODR platform was created with the objective of offering better access to justice for the consumer, especially for cross-border disputes. The recognition and enforcement of cross-border ODR outcomes in the EU is however a complex procedure, and not always possible under the current EU legal framework. This article therefore questions whether a digitalised ESCP procedure is a better alternative to the enforcement of consumer redress for cross-border electronic-based small claims procedures.

KeywordsODR; consumer redress; access to justice; ESCP; small claims; digitalisation; recognition and enforcement; cross-border disputes
Sustainable Development Goals16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Middlesex University ThemeSustainability
PublisherMarcial Pons Ediciones Jurídicas y Sociales
JournalRevista Ítalo-Española de Derecho Procesal
ISSN2605-5244
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Online07 Mar 2022
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Submitted13 Sep 2021
Accepted24 Nov 2021
Deposited22 Mar 2024
Output statusPublished
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.37417/rivitsproc/681
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