Legal aid and human rights
Under Article 6(1) ECHR everyone has the general right is ‘to a fair … hearing’ in the determination of civil rights and obligations or of any criminal charge. This implies…
Rights of Prisoners
The word prisoner means any person who is kept under custody in jail or prison because he/she committed an act prohibited by law of the land. A prisoner also known…
What is Probation Period?
Probation period is a period of engaging an employee to test his/her performance on the suitability of a position. If an employee’s performance is found to be unsatisfactory, the employer…
Right to a fair trial
protects your right to a fair trial You have the right to a fair and public trial or hearing if: · you are charged with a criminal offence and have to…
Fifth Amendment Right Against Self-Incrimination
Even if you've never studied law or sat for a bar exam, you likely have heard the phrase "pleading the Fifth." It's become part of our national lexicon, so most…
What is Double Jeopardy?
Double jeopardy prevents a person from being tried again for the same crime. Dr Caroline Derry explains its importance and why the law has also been partially abolished... The rule against double jeopardy is…
Rights of Accused Persons
As Indian constitution is wedded to Democracy and Rule of Law, the concept of free and fair trial is a constitutional commitment for which the cardinal principle of Criminal Law…
Terrorism and insurgency
HE job of the police is inherently conflictual. It is difficult and hazardous even in normal times when it is related to prevention and detection of crime and maintenance of…
WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS
Women are entitled to enjoy the same human rights and fundamental freedoms as other individuals. International human rights treaties require State parties to take proactive steps to ensure that women’s…
Custodial Violence – Indian Perspective
Custodial violence and abuse of police power have emerged a major issue of human rights concern and one of the root obstacles to democracy and development of human well being…
