In addition, the CRC met with Mr O'Boyle, the Registrar of the European Court of Human Rights. He addressed the Committee on the European Convention on Human Rights and its importance in the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe. Furthermore, he updated the Committee on the establishment and activities of the European Court of Human Rights. Information was given on the composition of the Court, and practice and procedure in relation to lodging applications, the registration and processing of cases, legal representation, publicity and access to information, the relationship with other courts, as well as the execution of judgments. The Committee was also informed about role of the Registry in the adjudication of cases lodged by individuals and how the Court dealt with backlogs.