Addressing wrongful convictions or miscarriages of justice in the BRICS nations
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Date
2022
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University of Tyumen
Abstract
For many decades, international human rights law has recognised the danger of wrongful
convictions and miscarriages of justice. It is against this background that measures have
been taken to prevent or combat wrongful convictions. Thus, Article 14 of the International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights provides for the right to a fair trial as well as
compensation in the case of a miscarriage of justice. The BRICS nations have implemented
measures at the national level to prevent or combat wrongful convictions before and
during trial as well as after conviction.
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Criminal law, Miscarriage of justice, Post-appeal procedure, Compensation, BRICS
Citation
Mujuzi, J. D. (2022). Addressing wrongful convictions or miscarriages of justice in the BRICS nations. BRICS Law Journal, 9(1), 62-86. 10.21684/2412-2343-2022-9-1-62-86