Access to justice for people living in poverty 2012, para. 78
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- Even when the predominant language is spoken, cultural differences can impede communication within the judicial system. In addition to imbalances of power, in some cultural groups, different terminology may be used for specific occasions or to speak to people in a different relationship, and time and place may be described in different ways. Furthermore, intercultural communication between indigenous groups or ethnic minorities and judicial officers can be impeded by differences in perceptions of politeness; cultural taboos which prevent the giving of certain evidence; and reliance on interrogatory methods. When judicial processes do not adopt measures to facilitate cross-cultural communication and adapt to cultural differences, this may contribute to higher rates of conviction on criminal charges, undermining the right to a fair trial.
- Legal status
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Means of adoption
- N.A.
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Ethnic minorities
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Other
- Paragraph number
- 78
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