Minorities in the criminal justice system 2015, para. 31

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Linguistic minorities may be unable to read and understand legal documents, such as an appearance notice, and therefore become subject to an order for arrest and pretrial detention; they may not understand their right to counsel or appreciate that one is required; and they may have difficulty finding a legal representative who can speak their mother tongue.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Ethnic minorities
Year
2015
Paragraph type
Other
Paragraph number
31