Piandiong et al. v. Philippines

Comment:

Three individual opinions signed by four members were submitted: Individual opinion by Ms. Christine Chanet (partly dissenting); Individual opinion by Ms. Elizabeth Evatt and Ms. Cecilia Medina Quiroga (partly dissenting) Individual opinion by Mr. Martin Scheinin (partly dissenting) Under rule 86 of the Committee's rules of procedure, not to carry out the death sentence against Messrs. Piandiong, Morallos and Bulan, while their case was under consideration by the Committee. Nevertheless, the three men were executed before the Committee concluded its examination of the case.

Substantive issues:

• accused persons / convicted persons
• cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• death penalty
• defence, adequate time and facilities
• preparation of defence
• fair trial
• violation of procedure
• legal assistance
• right to life

Substantive articles:

• 6 (1)
• 6 (2)
• 6 (6)
• 7
• 14 (1)
• 14 (3) (b)
• 14 (3) (d)

Procedural issues:

• interim measures

Procedural articles:

• No articles found