Pilot judgement procedure in Constitutional jurisdiction

The recognition of human rights as a matter of international law, rather than a domestic legal issue, dates back to the aftermath of World War II. In pursuit of protecting and promoting human rights, both states and international and regional organizations have engaged in various activities. Today, ECHR, established for this purpose, is acknowledged as one of the most effective judicial mechanisms for the protection of human rights. Similarly, the Constitutional Court of Türkiye, which reflects the ECHR's presence in Türkiye, conducts rights-based reviews. The ever-increasing complexity and growth of societies' expanding need for seeking justice, the increasing awareness of individuals about justice seeking mechanisms and the positive impact of these courts in remedying rights violations have all contributed to a significant increase in their workload. The judgment procedure was developed to address the workload of both courts. This procedure which involves identifying a structural problem and postponing similar applications arising from this problem, has been the subject of discussions both theoretically and practically. This study aims to shed light on the place and function of this method in human rights adjudication by examining the development and operation of the pilot judgment procedure.