fair trial

a human right or constitutional right to a trial that provides certain practical protections for the citizen. Notable examples are under the US Constitution and the EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS. Core concepts involve an impartial judge, effective (and sometimes free) legal representation, a lack of undue delay and freedom from self-incrimination.

Collins Dictionary of Law © W.J. Stewart, 2006

Mentioned in

Abuse of Discretion
admission
Amnesty International
attorney
Bailey, Francis Lee
Bias
Bill of Particulars
Borden, Lizzie
Brief for Petitioner
Brief for Respondent
Brief for the Petitioners
Butler, Pierce
Cameras in Court
Chase, Samuel
Civil Rights Movement
confiscation
Constitution of the united states of america
dismissal of action
Ethics, Legal

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