THE EUROPEAN HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION SYSTEM AS A MODEL FOR REFORMING THE INTER-AMERICAN SYSTEM

This article discusses the relevance of the European Human Rights Protection System as a model for reforming the Inter-American System. It highlights how both systems emerged after the Second World War to prevent human-rights violations, with the European system standing out for its effectiveness. The structure and operation of both systems are analyzed, noting that the European system has been more effective in implementing judgments and influencing national legislation. Despite challenges in the Inter-American System, such as the implementation of
decisions and limited resources, it is suggested that the system can be strengthened through reforms inspired by the European model. These include improving the implementation of judgments, increasing efficiency in handling cases, expanding jurisprudence and encouraging civil-society participation. It is argued that such reforms would greatly enhance the Inter-American System’s effectiveness in protecting and promoting human rights in the Americas.

本文探讨了欧洲人权保护体系（European Human Rights Protection System）作为美洲人权体系（Inter-American System）改革范本的相关性。文章着重阐明，两大体系均诞生于第二次世界大战后，其设立初衷均为防范人权侵犯行为，其中欧洲体系以其有效性脱颖而出。研究对两大体系的架构与运行机制展开了分析，并指出欧洲体系在判决执行及影响国内立法层面成效更为显著。尽管美洲人权体系面临决策落地难、资源有限等挑战，但本文提出可通过借鉴欧洲模式的改革举措强化该体系，具体包括完善判决执行机制、提升案件办理效率、丰富司法判例（jurisprudence）以及鼓励民间社会参与（civil-society participation）。文章认为，此类改革将大幅提升美洲人权体系在美洲地区保护与促进人权的效能。