Human Rights: Ezeh and Connors v United Kingdom

In Ezeh and Connors v. United Kingdom the European Court of Human Rights held, finding a violation of Art.6(3)(b), when determining whether Art.6 was applicable it was appropriate to apply the criteria set out in the Engel judgment (1979-80) 1 E.H.R.R. 706), while making due allowance for the prison...

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Published in:Criminal law review 2004-06, p.472
Main Authors: Ovey, Claire, Ashworth, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Court hearings & proceedings
Human rights
International law
Prisoner treatment
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Summary:In Ezeh and Connors v. United Kingdom the European Court of Human Rights held, finding a violation of Art.6(3)(b), when determining whether Art.6 was applicable it was appropriate to apply the criteria set out in the Engel judgment (1979-80) 1 E.H.R.R. 706), while making due allowance for the prison context. The Grand Chamber agreed with the Chamber's reasoning that the refusal of the governor to allow the applicants to be legally represented constituted a violation of Art.6(3)(c). It was unnecessary to consider the alternative complaint that the interests of justice required the granting of free legal aid for the proceedings. Conclusion: violation (11 votes to 6). A commentary on the case is included.
ISSN:0011-135X