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27 lis 2017 · Articles 47-49 of the the EU Charter of fundamental rights protect the following rights. right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial. presumption of innocence and right of defence. principles of legality and proportionality of criminal offences and penalties.
Learn about the rights and privileges of a person accused of a crime, guaranteeing him a fair trial. Compare the U.S. system with civil-law countries in terms of rights to counsel, silence, evidence, and appeal.
Protecting the rights of anyone suspected or accused of a crime is an essential element of the rule of law. Courts, prosecutors and police officers need certain powers to enforce the law – but trust in the outcomes of their efforts will quickly erode without effective safeguards.
Learn about the procedural rights or due process rights that people accused of crimes should have in criminal justice systems. Find out how Fair Trials campaigns for systems that protect these rights and challenges injustice and wrongful convictions.
Outline the components of the rights of the accused that are deemed essential according to human rights norms. Analyze how different government systems treat the rights of the accused around the world.
The right of the accused to be presumed innocent as a general rule for the treatment of individuals; guilty plea procedure and the right of the accused to remain silent
18 lis 2022 · How is fairness rhetorically used to mediate the rights of the accused and this protection of victims and witnesses – and what are the practical outcomes of using fairness in such a way? In this chapter, I examine the main mechanisms used by Chambers in order to ensure the safety of witnesses.
