German International Law Professor Raises Questions About Pre-Trial Detention of Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-hee Under Human Rights Principles
German International Law Professor Raises Questions About Pre-Trial Detention of Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-hee Under Human Rights Principles Emphasizing Presumption of Innocence, Proportionality, and Fair Trial Rights The principles of due process, presumption of innocence, and protection of human rights are fundamental elements of modern legal systems. Recently, Professor Ciarán Burke , an international law professor at Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany , discussed general principles of international human rights law regarding the detention of an elderly defendant during an interview with an international peace organization. Professor Burke stated that for a 95-year-old defendant , pre-trial detention should be subject to strict justification and that less restrictive alternatives, such as bail, house restrictions, or electronic monitoring, should be considered first when appropriate. His comments were presented as an academic explanation of international h...
