Article 6

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Article 6
Right to a fair trial
Protect citizens against abuse of power by state and public authorities
NO RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON THIS RIGHT
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6.1
Covers both civil hearings and criminal trials
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Key elements of 6.1
Key points of case are predetermined and correct court allocated based upon this (track or mc/cc). Court must be independent and impartial, within a reasonable period of time, in public, fairness (access, equality - disclosure, representation)
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6.2
D has right to silence but this does not equal guilt
D not compelled to answer Q's
D has the right to a defence
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6.3
a -D has the right to be informed of the accusation
b - D must have adequate time to prepare defence
c - D must have the right to defend oneself in person in court
d - right to examine and cross examine for all parties
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Card 2

Front

Covers both civil hearings and criminal trials

Back

6.1

Card 3

Front

Key points of case are predetermined and correct court allocated based upon this (track or mc/cc). Court must be independent and impartial, within a reasonable period of time, in public, fairness (access, equality - disclosure, representation)

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

D has right to silence but this does not equal guilt
D not compelled to answer Q's
D has the right to a defence

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

a -D has the right to be informed of the accusation
b - D must have adequate time to prepare defence
c - D must have the right to defend oneself in person in court
d - right to examine and cross examine for all parties

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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