Recognition of Rights After Unfair Trial but Limited Compensation
December 10, 2025
A man spent 7.5 years in prison for murder and robbery, but the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) determined that his trial was unfair. However, he was awarded only €10,000 in compensation and not for his imprisonment. The Supreme Court ruled that the imprisonment was legal, even though the trial was deemed unjust. The violation of his right to a fair trial was acknowledged, but the initial conviction was not overturned. The man appealed for further compensation, but the court rejected his appeal.