Whether successive prosecutions violated the applicant's non bis in idem and right of defence; court found no violation.
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Human rights — Fair trial — Non bis in idem (res judicata) — Distinct facts and successive prosecutions — Right of defence — Accused's presence required; counsel cannot always plead in absence — Damages — Burden to prove actual loss — Counterclaim for abusive proceedings dismissed.
Whether successive prosecutions violated the applicant's non bis in idem and right of defence; court found no violation.
Flynote
Human rights — Fair trial — Non bis in idem (res judicata) — Distinct facts and successive prosecutions — Right of defence — Accused's presence required; counsel cannot always plead in absence — Damages — Burden to prove actual loss — Counterclaim for abusive proceedings dismissed.
