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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…
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Rights of Prisoners
The word prisoner means any person who is kept under custody in jail or prison because he/she committed an act…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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Rights of Accused Persons
As Indian constitution is wedded to Democracy and Rule of Law, the concept of free and fair trial is a…
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Terrorism and insurgency
HE job of the police is inherently conflictual. It is difficult and hazardous even in normal times when it is…
Basics 52 min read
WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS
Women are entitled to enjoy the same human rights and fundamental freedoms as other individuals. International human rights treaties require…
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Custodial Violence – Indian Perspective
Custodial violence and abuse of police power have emerged a major issue of human rights concern and one of the…