Impartiality of judge in a trial with a party who promotes the former. A critical glance at a decision with the President of the French Republic and a simple citizen.

Vassilis Chirdaris  JUDGMENT Τhiam v. France 18.10.2018 (no. 80018/12)  see here   SUMMARY Participation of former President of the Republic of France Nicolas Sarkozy as a civilian party in a criminal trial against a citizen. Complaints by the applicant alleging breach of the principle of equality of arms and lack of impartiality of the court due […]

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