Abstract:
The foundation of the European system of ensuring social human rights is the European Social
Charter, which is implemented under the auspices of the Council of Europe. However, formally, its provisions
are not subject to strict implementation, which necessitates an increase in the effectiveness of the Charter’s
implementation. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the shortcomings of the mechanisms
for monitoring compliance with the European Social Charter, to assess their significance for the member
states, and to develop recommendations for improving their effectiveness. The methodological framework
of the study included a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of
the European Social Charter. The study analysed the decisions of the European Committee of Social Rights
on violations of the European Social Charter by various states and their effects on the development of
legislation and improvement of social policy in these countries. Attention was focused on the collective
complaints mechanism set out in the Additional Protocol. The study found that expanding the influence
of national NGOs and strengthening public control would substantially contribute to improving the
implementation of the Charter. At the same time, the immediate publication of the Committee’s conclusions
would positively influence the reputation component, as well as ensure transparency and promptness of the
implementation of social rights. The study systematised the effects of the Charter’s provisions on the legal
systems of individual countries, focused on the role of civil society and the significance of empowering
non-governmental organisations in this process, and substantiated the need to strengthen control over its
implementation. The findings obtained are of practical value for improving law enforcement and ensuring
social rights of citizens
