Article 6, paragraph 3, fitt . c) of the Convention : First instance proceedings. This provision guarantees that proceedings against the accused will nor take place without adequate representation for the defence, but does not give the accused the right to decide himself in what manner his defence should be assured. Reference to national legislation and rules of court.
Citations:
ECLI:CE:ECHR:1975:0530DEC000592372, [1975] ECHR 4, 5923/72
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Statutes:
European Convention on Human Rights 6.3
Jurisdiction:
Human Rights
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Cited – Correia De Matos v Portugal ECHR 15-Nov-2001
The applicant had been committed for trial in Portugal for insulting a judge. The judge investigating that charge assigned a lawyer to represent him. Mr de Matos objected. He wanted to represent himself. He relied on article 6.3(c) of the . .
Cited – Maguire, Re Application for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) SC 21-Mar-2018
The appellant faced a criminal trial. He was granted legal aid for two counsel. He asked for two particular junior counsel, but the certificate required him to instruct leading counsel and a junior. He objected that this deprived him of the right to . .
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Human Rights, Criminal Practice
Updated: 20 October 2022; Ref: scu.660779