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LT v Ukraine

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
14.04
LT v Ukraine
   
Issue: Whether Art 6 ECHR was breached by a trial without the presence of the defendant and findings that she committed the criminal act, was not responsible in light of mental disorder but needed to be detained in a psychiatric hospital; whether the conduct of her lawyers was adequate; whether it was proper for domestic law to preclude an appeal being lodged by the defendant.
   
Court: ECtHR (5th Section)
   
Reference:   Appn 13459/15
   
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Judge(s): M Guyomar (President), L Chanturia, M Mits, S Mourou-Vikström, M Elósegui, K Šimácková, M Gnatovskyy
   
Date: 06 June 2024