North Korean Prison Database

Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial_1_A0248

Human Rights Violations

Legal Elements

Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : An individual was not presumed to be innocent
Denial 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
Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : The person being charged was compelled to testify against themselves or to confess guilt
Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : The person being charged was not able to defend themselves in person or through legal assistance or to have legal assistance assigned without payment if the person did not have sufficient means to pay for it
Denial 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

Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : Denial of a speedy trial (excessive and unjustified delays in the trial or the appeal process)
Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : Denial of access to legal aid
Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : Denial of contact with outside world
Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : Denial of prompt access to the information on charges against him or her
Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : Failure to respect the presumption of innocence
Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : Forced confessions
Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : Lack of adequate time and facilities for preparation of defence
Denial of the Right to a Fair Trial : Lack of an independent and transparent judiciary or tribunal

Year of Violation

Location Where the Violation Occurred

Affiliated Organisation

Province Where the Violation Occurred