Sentences with phrase «fair trials for»

Thankfully, the judicial system remains as committed to fair trials for those accused of this most serious offence as it does in relation to any other offence on the books.

For a person who should have been bought to the international court of justice to get a fair trial for his crime against humanity, for him to die of a headshot wound seems a bit dubious.

The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, is marking World Teachers» Day today (Friday) by urging members to stand up for two teachers who have been arrested and imprisoned without a fair trial for campaigning for better rights for teachers.

Sweden, which has summoned the Ecuadorian ambassador to the ministry to answer Quito's «serious» accusations, offered a stern denial that it would offer anything other than a completely fair trial for the 41 - year - old Australian.

I am awaiting a fair trial for my war crimes by the state of Israel.

The Crown's responsibility lies not in securing a conviction but in presenting the case for the prosecution while ensuring a fair trial for the accused: see R. v. Boucher (1954), [1955] S.C.R. 16 (S.C.C.).

Trial judges would have to shoulder more of the responsibility themselves to ensure a fair trial for unrepresented accused.

He then examined whether the restriction was justified under Article 9 (2) using a proportionality test, balancing D's right to manifest her religion against the interests of justice in conducting a fair trial for everyone involved.

Not exact matches

Lawyers for the shareholders called the settlement «fair, reasonable, and adequate,» citing the risk of a loss at trial, according to court papers.

While there were dissenters, the Supreme Court found that Skilling's negative publicity didn't prevent him from receiving a fair trial — especially because Houston was the fourth - most - populous city in the country, allowing for a large jury pool.

The law met with the provisional cause opposition from several American organizations, who perceived too late don't a fair trial and the contents of the act as a «virus» for the Fourth Repair.

Multiple defence lawyers for the other arrestees cautioned the judge that the schedule presented — with trials to start on May 7 — might be too rapid to be fair.

Those are definitely fair arguments that could play a huge role if oliceridine doesn't clearly differentiate itself from morphine in both of these trials — and underscore why investors may want to keep any position on the small side for the time being.

And in a world where many people (just look around this blog for examples) have already found them guilty just for being priests, how could they get a fair trial?

It is not the judges right or duty to express his personal opinions or beliefs while sitting on the bench, especially while giving a verdict.Judges are there to make sure due process and a fair and impartial hearing or trial takes place for all those involved.this particular judge's rant on the muslim world based on his views from serving in the military had absolutely no bearing on the case and should not have even been brought up much less used to chastise the victim with.

In this culture / country we have a set of principles that empowers duly authorized agents to apprehend, present the alleged perpetrator for fair and speedy trial, with representation and a verdict rendered by a jury of peers.

Such crime if it took place any where in our Islamic lands and was caught for the crime... he will be torn to pieces there and then with out trial since trials are supposed for those who are suspected and not proven guilty... but as a case that is as plain they should have condemned him to worst death with out any need for court trials... But by being soft on the issue and giving ear to such junk you open doors for those copycats whom seek fame... That is only fair and secure..

But we have the right and the responsibilty to protect ourselves and each other for s - i - ns against man r - a-p-e and pe - do - ph - il - ia are s - i - ns against man and we should jud - ge them and pun - ish the cri - mi - nals after a fair trial with real eviden - ce none of the vi - gi - lan - ty stuff.

Among them are life, liberty, security of person, freedom from slavery and from torture and inhumane treatment; equality before the law; the right to judicial remedies for wrongs; freedom from arbitrary arrest and detention; fair trials and due process of law, including the presumption of innocence; privacy; freedom of movement; equal rights in marriage; freedoms of speech, press, assembly and association; and free elections.

A group of UN experts have called for the trials of three Christians in Iran to be fair and transpar... More

Manchester City, heavily criticised for their failure to keep in line with Financial Fair Play regulations, have also had their fair share of trials and tribulatiFair Play regulations, have also had their fair share of trials and tribulatifair share of trials and tribulations.

A randomised controlled trial would help to resolve the controversy over the relative safety of home and hospital birth, 2 but conditions for a «fair» trial are difficult to achieve.

The Geneva Convention allows them to be «detained or prosecuted under the domestic law of the detaining state for such action; subject of course to international treaties on justice and human rights such as everyone's right to a fair trial.»

In those countries where it remains, international safeguards aim to ensure legality and fair trial, principles of equality and consistency, and minimum standards of protection for vulnerable groups, as well as entailing imposition only for the most serious crimes.

and just can not see the point of a fair inquiry and trial for the police simply because the prima facie evidence is extremely worrying and apparently damning.

The various Articles of the Convention proclaim the following: the right to life (Article 2); the prohibition of torture (Article 3); the prohibition of slavery and forced labour (Article 4); the right to liberty and security (Article 5); the right to a fair trial (Article 6); the prohibition of extra-legal punishment (Article 7); the right to respect for private and family life (Article 8); freedom of thought, conscience and religion (Article 9); freedom of expression (Article 10); freedom of assembly and association (Article 11); the right to marry (Article 12); the prohibition of discrimination (Article 14).

«The decision was taken due to the ongoing Roundtable Discussion involving CCT and other critical stakeholders within and outside the country, to develop the Code of Ethics and Practice Directions for the Code of Conduct Tribunal to ensure fair and speedy trials, sponsored by European Union (EU) and implemented by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, (UNODC).»

«We wonder if it is even possible for these officers to receive a fair trial given that the powers that be regularly use correction officers as a scapegoat for decades of mismanagement at Rikers,» he said.

Berky's lawyers sought to suppress the dash cam on the grounds that it would compromise her chances for a fair trial.

We are not saying she's done it, but in the rule of natural justice, we must all admit that anybody alleged to have gotten involved in any act of misconduct must give way for fair trial or justice to take place because you might impede with evidence if you continue to hold office.»

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo plans to ask the New York State Legislature to eliminate cash bail for many crimes and to speed up the disclosure of evidence in trials as part of a package of proposals intended make the criminal justice system fairer for indigent defendants, his aides said.

Article 19 (1) requires a fair hearing (trial) for those charged with criminal offence.

In his State of the State speech, Cuomo plans to ask the state Legislature to eliminate cash bail for many crimes and to speed up the disclosure of evidence in trials as part of a package of proposals intended make the criminal justice system fairer for indigent defendants, his aides said.

«The success of our model is a great step forward for fairer bail practices in New York State, but there are still too many New Yorkers who are needlessly held in jail before trial or forced to take a plea because they can not afford bail.»

Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim, the head of the federal prosecutor's office in Manhattan, recently told the judge that breaking the case into two trials is fair in order to accommodate scheduling conflicts for defense lawyers as well as Ciminelli's health issues.

The Judge said that it was wrong of the EFCC to have claimed that the defendants were indicted for N36B alleged fraud when such a bogus figure was not contained in the charge adding that such press statement will prejudice fair trial of the defendants.

«Unless this decision is reversed on appeal, it clears the way for what most people accused of criminal behaviour would wish for: a fair trial before an impartial jury.»

«How do you pick 12 who can be fair when you have two leaders on trial for much the same thing in the same place?»

«With an eye toward a significant reduction in the jail population, including increased use of community - based diversion programs, and policing, bail and speedy trial reform, the #CLOSErikers Campaign is advocating for a much smaller, less expensive, fairer and more humane public safety system in NYC,» Martin said.

The landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Gideon v. Wainwright determined it to be an «obvious truth» that criminal defendants can not get a fair trial without a lawyer and mandated all states under the Constitution to provide attorneys for defendants unable to afford their own lawyers.

Although a judge initially ruled that Singh's words constituted an assertion of fact, which would have made it hard for him to win a trial case, in April 2010 an appeals court found that his statement qualified as «fair comment» and was therefore protected.

There's a fair bit of trial and error involved, as with anything, to discover what works for your individual needs, but it's with so much joy that I share these explorations and tools that have helped me restore balance to my mind + body, and live a really full, happy life.

Determined to give this straightening brush a fair trial, I packed it with me for my family trip to Hawaii.

While it may not have been a box office success, Pete Travis» Dredd is getting a much fairer trial on home video having topped the Blu - ray and DVD sales list for a 2012 new release.

But that's all we really needed of Gil, as he exists solely as a stand - in for yellow journalism and to have conversations with the Voice of Reason (Renzo Cesana) about the need for fair trials and a society without violence.

Such is the display of fair - weathered faith in Joshua Marston's fourth feature film, Come Sunday, which relates the true trials and travails of evangelical Bishop Carlton Pearson, who in the late 1990s caused waves amongst his religious community in Tulsa, Oklahoma when he announced God spoke to him and confirmed all souls are eligible to be received in heaven, whether they accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior or not (which also negates the threat of hell, a punishment which has kept communities frozen in antiquated fear - based decision making for centuries).

In a motion filed on Oct. 6 with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the districts said that the landmark St. Louis plan, if allowed to continue, could compromise their right «to a fair and orderly trial.»

The Field Test is a trial run of the assessment system that helps ensure the assessments are valid, reliable, and fair for all students.

«The evidence at trial overwhelmingly showed that these statutes promote and support important public interests like attracting and retaining qualified teachers for California public schools while providing objective, fair, and transparent procedures in the event of economic layoffs,» the unions stated in announcing their appeal.

But let's forget our prejudices for a moment, and not condemn the Ford Mustang EcoBoost without a fair trial.