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Factsheet for Parliamentarians: The Right to Effective Legal Representation
Description
Every individual is guaranteed a right to a fair trial – which includes access to effective legal counsel – regardless of the offence they are accused of. However, capital cases make it all the more pivotal: receiving sound legal advice, being represented by a competent and engaged lawyer, and having the resources to explore all legal avenues and remedies can mean the difference between life and death.
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Additional Details
- Publication Type: Factsheet
- Author(s): World Coalition Against the Death Penalty; Parliamentarians for Global Action