Czech Republic
| Implementation of Directive 2020/1828 |
| Type of procedure and model |
Class action; opt-in model |
| Qualified entity to bring an action |
Legal entities involved in consumer protection entered in the register maintained by the Ministry of Industry and Trade |
| Third-party funding |
Admissible, subject to court review. |
| Facilities for consumers |
In class action proceedings, the claimant is required to act with due diligence, collect documents and evidence to protect the rights or legitimate interests of the group, accept and consider suggestions from participating group members.
The court of appeal shall rule on the appeal as a matter of priority, as soon as possible and with particular attention.Joining the group requires completing a form published by the Ministry of Justice and submitting it to the claimant or the court.A group member may be heard at designated hearings ordered by the court (this right may not be unduly restricted, but it may not negatively affect the speed and efficiency of the proceedings).The court may refuse to allow the amendment or withdrawal of statement of claims if it considers such actions to be unfair, particularly with regard to the interests of the group.
The settlement proposal is discussed at the hearing, and the settlement itself is subject to assessment and approval by the court. |
| Other comments |
The competent court is the Municipal Court in Prague.The group must consist of at least 10 persons.
The claimant may request that the defendant be ordered to pay a reward of up to 16% of the compensation awarded or CZK 2,500,000. The reward is separate from the reimbursement of the costs of the proceedings. |
Update: February/March 2025
