The Right to a Fair Trial to No Punishment Without Law

In the UK the main piece of human rights legislation is the Human Rights Act 1998, which gives effect to most of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
The Human Rights Act sets out the parts of the ECHR which became law in the UK when the Act came into force in October 2000.
The ECHR is divided into 'Articles' which set out the fundamental rights and freedoms deemed to be common to everyone.
Article 6 of the ECHR concerns the right to a fair trial and Article 7 contains the right not to be punished without law.
The Right to a Fair Trial
Under the terms of the ECHR, and the UK human rights law which is derived from it, everybody has the right to:- a prompt and fair hearing by a lawful and impartial tribunal.
The right to a fair trial does not only apply to courts of law but also to other courts, tribunals or decision making processes involving an individual’s private rights. The right to a fair trial may include a right to Legal Aid where this is necessary to ensure the individual receives a fair trial. The right to Legal Aid in civil matters is very limited.
Limits to the Right
Individuals have the right to have access to justice which means they have the right to start cases themselves. However, this right is not absolute - particularly in relation to civil matters. An individual could be prevented from starting a case if, for example, they have left it too long to do so or if they have a history of starting cases which have no merit.Criminal Cases
The standards expected where an individual is charged with a criminal offence are higher than in civil cases. Article 6 includes several additional requirements in respect of criminal cases. These include the right:- To be presumed innocent until found guilty
- To have the case against the accused explained to him in a way that he understands
- For the accused to question witnesses giving evidence against him and to be able to call his own witnesses
- To be provided with an interpreter if needed.
Civil Cases
For the purposes of human rights law civil cases are those which involve an individual’s private rights or where a public authority is exercising its powers in a way which affect an individual’s private rights. These may include cases or hearings which involve planning decisions, employment issues or family law.Many types of civil case are not covered by the rights contained in Article 6 of the ECHR. For example, the right to a fair trial does not cover cases involving immigration or tax issues. However, an individual may be entitled to similar rights under a different piece of UK legislation.
The law concerning the application of the Human Rights Act to civil matters is complex and anyone who believes they may have such a claim should take legal advice before proceeding.
The Right to No Punishment Without Law
Under the terms of Article 7 of the ECHR an individual has the right:- Not to be retrospectively convicted of a criminal offence for doing something - or for failing to do something - which was not, at that time, a criminal offence.
- Not to be given a stricter penalty or sentence for a criminal offence than the maximum penalty which could have been imposed at the time the offence was committed.
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