Kennedy (2) v. Trinidad and Tobago

Comment:

2 individual opinions were submitted, one signed by three Committee members, Mr. Nisuke Ando Mr. Eckart Klein and Mr. David Kretzmer, and one signed by two Committee members, Mr. David Kretzmer and Mr. Maxwell Yalden (concurring) The Committee's decision to declare this communication admissible was published separately. The Committee adopted a decision under rule 86 of its rules of procedure. The text of this decision is not included in the views.

Substantive issues:

• criminal charges
• cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• preparation of defence
• effective remedy
• fair trial
• fair trial - undue delay
• human dignity
• legal assistance
• liberty of person
• pardon
• pre-trial detention
• promptly brought before a judge
• right to appeal
• right to life
• torture

Substantive articles:

• 2 (3) (a)
• 6 (1)
• 6 (4)
• 7
• 9 (2)
• 9 (3)
• 10 (1)
• 14 (1)
• 14 (3) (c)
• 14 (3) (d)
• 14 (5)

Procedural issues:

• No issues found

Procedural articles:

• No articles found