So that the right to a fair trial

This decision sheds important light on your property rights. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

So that the right to a fair trial enshrined in Article 6 §1 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms is effective and concrete, it is generally necessary that a person taken into police custody be able to benefit from the assistance of a lawyer from the very beginning of the measure and during questioning.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with legal time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (deeds, instruments, letters)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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