| Source | Section | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms | Article 40, paragraph 1 | 1. Hearings shall be in public unless the Court in exceptional circumstances decides otherwise. |
| Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms | Article 40, paragraph 2 | 2. Documents deposited with the Registrar shall be accessible to the public unless the President of the Court decides otherwise. |