Sociology and Criminology-Open Access
Open Access

Associate Professor, Department of sociology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Right to Speedy Trials of Accused Persons in Ethiopia, the Case of North Gondar Zone
  Author(s): Sileshi Walelign*
  
  Justice should work not only efficiently and effectively but also work timely means the trial be as speedy as possible. One of the basic rights of accused persons in international and national legislations is the right to speedy trials of accused persons. Delay in criminal justice system defeats justice more pervasively, because speedy trials relates to the right to life and liberty of persons. It has also profound effects on socio-economic and family rights of the accused persons. A defendant in a criminal case has a right to a speedy trial under the FDRE constitution even though it provides no definition for it. This article is designed to explore the practical implementation of the right to speedy trials of accused persons in North Gondar Zone. In some instances the accused may be released free after so many days passing in jail and our criminal procedure and criminal code have no .. View More»
  

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