Bönisch Case

Abstract

Human rights — Fair trial — Constituent elements — Right to a fair hearing — Equality of arms — Equal treatment of witnesses for prosecution and defence — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Article 6

International tribunals — Procedure — European Court of Human Rights — Jurisdiction to entertain matter not raised before European Commission of Human Rights — Costs — Whether unreasonably high fees an impediment to protection of human rights

Damages — Human rights violation — Pecuniary damage — Loss of opportunities — Non-pecuniary damage — Whether finding of violation and pardon adequate compensation — Legal costs and expenses — Whether reasonable — Equitable basis of assessment — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Article 50