With the party’s motion for regulatory review (also called “legislative complaint”), the legislature has created a completely new legal protection instrument. Since January 1, 2015, people who are parties to ordinary court proceedings (civil or criminal proceedings) have had the opportunity to contact the Constitutional Court (VfGH) directly under certain conditions.
It is possible to appeal to the Constitutional Court if the court decision of the first instance, i.e. a judgment of a district or state court, is available and the person concerned (party) claims that this violates their rights due to the application of an unconstitutional law or an illegal regulation is injured.
Read in Long text more about the new legal complaint.
