Document #1041281

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

Iran: Draconian amendment further erodes fair trial rights [MDE 13/1943/2015]

https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/1041281/1226_1435309243_mde1319432015english.pdf

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ecoi.net description:
Legal amendment restricts defendants' right to choose defence counsel during investigation phase in cases relating to state security and organised crime; during this stage, they can only choose government-appointed pool of lawyers
Country:
Iran
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
25 June 2015
Document ID:
1041281 (former ID 306411)

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