article 6 (2) and (3) Flashcards
what is article 6 (2) (like the meaning ygm)
“Innocent until proven guilty.”
what case gives us this definition
Woolmington v DPP (1932)
what right does this also include
right to remain silent
what case tells us this
Saunders v UK (1997)
what is article 6 (3)
Minimum Rights for Suspects
what does that mean
a suspects charged with criminal offences should have certain minimum rights that cannot be taken away.
what are the 5 things included underneath this
To be informed in a language he understands of the charges against him
To be given adequate time and facilities to prepare a defense
To defend themselves in person or through legal assistance and to be given legal assistance
To examine witnesses and for there to be the same conditions on witnesses on both sides
To an interpreter if he cannot understand the language of the court
To be informed in a language he understands of the charges against him case (italy)
Brozicek v Italy (1989)
To be given adequate time and facilities to prepare a defense case (some mad name) (greece)
Hadjianastassiou v Greece (1992)
To defend themselves in person or through legal assistance and to be given legal assistance for free where the interests of justice require case (uk)
Benham v UK (1995)
To examine witnesses and for there to be the same conditions on witnesses on both sides case (france)
Saidi v France (1993)
what case defined what a criminal defense is
Engel v Netherlands (1976)
