Violation of the Right to a Fair Trial_1_A2376

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 promptly informed in detail of the nature and cause of the charge.
Constituting Acts
  • 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
  • 2005
  • 2006
Location Where the Violation Occurred
Affiliated Organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • People's Committee of North Korea
  • Ministry of People's Security
Province Where the Violation Occurred
  • North Hamgyong 3
Event
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Date Range
Dec 1, 2005 ~ Mar 31, 2006