Grishkovtsov v. Belarus

Comment:

Imposition of death sentence after unfair trial, based on confessions obtained under duress.

Substantive issues:

• competent, independent and impartial tribunal
• forced confession
• presumption of innocence
• right to life
• torture

Substantive articles:

• 6 (1)
• 6 (2)
• 7
• 9 (1)
• 9 (2)
• 9 (3)
• 9 (4)
• 14 (1)
• 14 (2)
• 14 (3) (a)
• 14 (3) (b)
• 14 (3) (d)
• 14 (3) (g)

Procedural issues:

• interim measures

Procedural articles:

• 1
• 2