The topic of the thesis is “Disciplinary Proceedings Against Civil Servants with Reference to the Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights.” The thesis explores disciplinary proceedings against civil servants as regulated by Croatian legislation, with a particular focus on the influence of European legal standards and the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).In Croatia, disciplinary proceedings are primarily governed by the Civil Servants Act, alongside other lex specialis laws, which are also discussed in the paper for their unique provisions relating to such proceedings. The thesis examines the course of disciplinary proceedings, the breaches of official duty that give rise to them, the penalties or consequences imposed on civil servants for such breaches, the legal remedies available, and the statutes of limitations. Additionally, it provides an in-depth analysis of ECtHR case law, specifically in cases brought against the Republic of Croatia concerning alleged violations of Article 6, Paragraph 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees the right to a fair trial. Disciplinary proceedings are distinctive in that they encompass a broad range of violations by civil servants. The thesis seeks to shed light on this complexity and highlight key issues in handling such cases, especially considering the severity of the penalties imposed. These penalties are often stringent due to the high standard of care expected of civil servants, whose employer—the state administration—deals with sensitive matters affecting the public.The thesis provides a clear distinction between minor and severe breaches of official duty, outlines the authorities responsible for conducting disciplinary proceedings in Croatia, and explains their procedures. It also examines cases where, after exhausting all domestic legal remedies available under Croatian law, civil servants have sought recourse before the ECtHR to establish potential violations of the European Convention. Particular attention is given to cases involving alleged breaches of Article 6, Paragraph 1 of the Convention—specifically, the right to a fair trial.