Johnson v Jamaica

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Type: Case

Citation: (1996) 1 BHRC 37

Summary: Over 4 years’ delay between murder conviction and dismissal of appeal — 10 years on death row — Period on death row not itself cruel and degrading treatment and/or punishment in violation of state’s obligations under ICCPR without further compelling circumstances — Barring exceptional circumstances over 4 years’ delay in hearing appeal in capital case unreasonably long and violated right to be tried without undue delay, and to have conviction and sentences reviewed by higher tribunal, and so death sentence imposed contrary to covenant provisions

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Date 1996