LaVende v. Trinidad and Tobago

Comment:

Individual opinion submitted by Committee member Fausto Pocar, approved by Mr. Prafullachandra N. Bhagwati, Ms. Christine Chanet, Ms. Pilar Gaitan de Pombo and Mr. Julio Prado Vallejo (dissenting) Pursuant to rule 85 of the rules of procedure, Committee member Rajsoomer Lallah did not participate in the adoption of the Views.

Substantive issues:

• accused persons / convicted persons
• cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• preparation of defence
• fair trial
• human dignity
• legal assistance
• right to appeal

Substantive articles:

• 7
• 10 (1)
• 14 (3) (d)
• 14 (5)

Procedural issues:

• No issues found

Procedural articles:

• No articles found