Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial_A2501

Human Rights Violations
Violation Type
Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial
Legal Elements
  • Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial : An individual was not presumed to be innocent
  • Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial : The person being charged did not have sufficient time to prepare a defence or to communicate with counsel of his own choosing
  • Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial : The person being charged was not heard by a competent, independent and impartial court or tribunal
Constituting Acts
  • Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial: Denial of access to legal aid
  • Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial: Denial of contact with outside world
  • Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial: Denial of prompt access to the information on charges against him or her
  • Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial: Failure to respect the presumption of innocence
  • Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial: Lack of adequate time and facilities for preparation of defence
Year of Violation
  • 2007
Location Where the Violation Occurred
Affiliated Organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
  • People's Committee of North Korea
Province Where the Violation Occurred
  • North Hamgyong 3
Event
Event1
Date Range
Apr 1, 2007 ~ Jun 30, 2007