Henry and Douglas v. Jamaica

Comment:

Pursuant to rule 85 of the rules of procedure, Committee member Laurel Francis did not take part in the adoption of the views.

Substantive issues:

• accused persons / convicted persons
• cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• defence, adequate time and facilities
• preparation of defence
• effective remedy
• fair trial
• fair trial - undue delay
• fair trial - witnesses
• human dignity
• legal assistance
• pre-trial detention
• promptly brought before a judge
• right to appeal

Substantive articles:

• 7
• 9 (3)
• 10 (1)
• 14 (1)
• 14 (3) (b)
• 14 (3) (c)
• 14 (3) (d)
• 14 (3) (e)
• 14 (5)

Procedural issues:

• exhaustion of domestic remedies
• ratione materiae
• victim status

Procedural articles:

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 5 (2) (b)