Schiesser Case

Abstract

684The individual in international law — Human rights and freedoms — Detention pending trial — Right to have such detention considered by a judge or other officer acting in a judicial capacity — Decision made by District Attorney who was also responsible for prosecution — Whether adequate safeguards — European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Article 5Exhaustion of local remedies — Failure of Applicant to raise issue before municipal courts — European Convention incorporated into municipal law — Article 26