The Unfinished Triangle: The Criminal Justice System, the Victim and the Offender

DATE

October 15, 1995

AUTHORS

Daniel Préfontaine, QC, Joanne Lee, Elizabeth McFadyen, Dr. Vincent Yang

YEARS

1995

POLICIES

Access to Justice / Justice Efficiency

The Unfinished Triangle: The Criminal Justice System, the Victim and the Offender

This paper will focus on the rule of law principles underlying the right to a fair trial, especially the role of an independent judiciary. Following a consideration of the major international instruments in this area will be a brief examination of some of the ways that these international standards have been implemented in a selection of jurisdictions, including those of international criminal tribunals. Some of the current threats to judicial independence will be highlighted, including attacks on the judiciary by the media and the legislature even in well-established democracies.

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Daniel Préfontaine, QC

Senior Associate Emeritus

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Joanne Lee

Elizabeth McFadyen

Dr. Vincent Yang

Senior Associate

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