حق المتهم في محاكمة جنائية سريعة

Abstract EN

This study constitutes of three sections.

Section one deals with the meaning of the right of the accused to a speedy trial, and the content of this right.

The second section examines the position of the legislator towards this right.

Finally, the third section considers the remedies for the breach of the said right.

It aims to demonstrate that: (a) A trial needs to be conducted within a reasonable period of time in order to protect both the accused and the public interest.

(b) There are differences between national laws as to the guarantees of the right, Arab laws being relatively weaker in this regard.

(c) The need for providing adequate remedies in case this right is breached, such as the nullity of procedures, expiration, inadmissibility, and damages.

Accordingly, the study calls on Arab laws to provide stronger guarantees and remedies for this right.