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The Right to a Fair Trial in States of Emergency

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Even during a state of emergency, international human rights law—including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights—does not allow states to suspend the right to a fair trial, although they may derogate from many other rights.

Why this is interesting

Imagine being arrested without a lawyer, trial, or the right to see the evidence against you—all in the name of national security. Could that ever be legally acceptable?