Hood v United Kingdom: ECHR 11 Mar 1999
The English system of courts martial was unlawful in not allowing a fair trial, because of the role of the convening officer who both prosecuted and could at any time intervene effectively to vacate the trial and start again. Citations: Times 11-Mar-1999, 17267/95 Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Art 5 and 6 Human Rights … Continue reading Hood v United Kingdom: ECHR 11 Mar 1999