Wright v. Jamaica

Comment:

Individual opinion submitted by Mr. Bertil Wennergren On 17 March 1989, a rule 86 decision was adopted; the text of this decision has not been reproduced in the final views.

Substantive issues:

• accused persons / convicted persons
• competent, independent and impartial tribunal
• cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• defence, adequate time and facilities
• fair trial
• fair trial - witnesses

Substantive articles:

• 6 (2)
• 10 (1)
• 14 (1)
• 14 (3) (b)
• 14 (3) (e)

Procedural issues:

• exhaustion of domestic remedies
• same matter - another procedure of international investigation or settlement

Procedural articles:

• 4 (1)
• 5 (2) (a)
• 5 (2) (b)