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
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.81462
