(ECHR), including Article 5 (freedom from arbitrary detention) and Article 6 (right to a fair trial... and obligations…, everyone is entitled to a fair…hearing…by [a]..tribunal…”
In determining whether the proceedings regarding the applicants capacity and the appointing a guardian to her were fair
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) commits all State parties to protect the economic, social and cultural rights of all individuals. It was adopted in 1966 and entered into force in 1976. The UK ratified ICESCR on 20 May 1976.
ICESCR protects the right to:
an adequate standard of living;
highest attainable standard of physical and mental health;
education;
social security;
work and fair treatment at work.
It sets out the principle of “progressive
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) commits all State parties to protect the civil and political rights of all individuals. There are currently 37 General Comments which clarify the scope and content of ICCPR’s provisions, which can be accessed here.
ICCPR includes protection of the right to: life; liberty; fair trial; freedom of expression, religion and association and freedom from slavery and torture. ICCPR, when combined with the International Covenant
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