Article 10: Right to a Fair and Public Trial
FULL TEXT
Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of [their] rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against [them].
Student TEXT
If you are accused of a crime, you have the right to a fair and public trial. The judges must be unbiased and must not be influenced by others.
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Further Learning
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document in the history of human rights and international relations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Amnesty International
Overview of the UDHR by Amnesty International, an international NGO supporting human rights
30 Articles on the 30 Articles – Article 10: Right to a Fair Trial
Explanatory articles on each right contained in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Explainer Video – Article 10: Right to a Fair Trial
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