Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial_A2256

Human Rights Violations

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 was compelled to testify against themselves or to confess guilt
Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial : The person being charged was not heard by a competent, independent and impartial court or tribunal
Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial : The person being charged was not promptly informed in detail of the nature and cause of the charge.
Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial : The person being charged was not tried within a reasonable time
Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial : The person charged did not have access to their conviction and sentence being reviewed by a higher tribunal

Constituting Acts

Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial: Denial of a speedy trial (excessive and unjustified delays in the trial or the appeal process)
Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial: Denial of access to legal aid
Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial: Denial of appeal (Denial of review by a higher tribunal)
Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial: Denial of compensation in the event of miscarriage of justice
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: Forced confessions
Violation 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

Responsible Perpetrator