Stefan Trechsel

Human Rights in Criminal Proceedings

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Produktbeschreibung

This book examines the rights of accused persons in criminal proceedings. The case-law of the international bodies dealing with this issue is presented and critically examined by an author who has contributed to its creation for almost a quarter of a century. The law of the European Convention is emphasized because of its advanced procedures, and the quality and quantity of its case-law.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OUP Oxford
• Seitenzahl: 722
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 39mm
• Gewicht: 1077g
• ISBN-13: 9780199271207
• ISBN-10: 0199271208
• Artikelnr.: 21206805

Autorenporträt

Stefan Trechsel is Professor of Criminal Law and Procedure at the University of Zurich, and a former President of the European Commission of Human Rights.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
List of Abbreviations
I Introduction
1: About this Book
2: The Scope and Application of the Right to a Fair Trial in Criminal Matters
II The General Fair Trial Guarantees
3: The Right to an Independent and Impartial Tribunal
4: The General Right to a Fair Trial
5: The Right to a Public Hearing
6: The Right to be Tried Within Reasonable Time
III The Specific Rights of the Defence
7: The Right to be Presumed Innocent
8: The Right to be Informed of the Accusation
9: Adequate Time and Facilities
10: The Right to Defend Oneself and Have the Assistance of Counsel
11: The Right to Test Witness Evidence
12: The Right to the Free Assistance of an Interpreter
13: The Privelige Against Self-incrimination
14: The Right to Appeal
15: The Right to Compensation for Wrongful Conviction
16: The Protection Against Double-Jeopardy
IV Measures of Coercion
17: Liberty and Security of Person: The Rules on Imprisonment
18: The Rights Guaranteed to all Persons Deprived of their Liberty
19: The Special Rights of Persons Detained on Remand
20: Other Fundamental Rights Affected by Criminal Proceedings
Select Bibliography
Index