Luedicke, Belkacem and Koç Case Article 50

Abstract

The individual in international law — In general — Human rights and freedoms — Foreigners ordered to pay interpretation costs in criminal proceedings taken against them in German courts — Violation of European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms — Article 6(3)e — Whether Article 50 applicable — Award of just satisfaction — Effect of settlement between Applicant and Respondent Government — “Equitable nature” of settlement

Article 50 — Entitlement to status of “injured party” — Whether Applicant's lawyer could rely on Article 50 to seek just satisfaction on own account — Remuneration of lawyers — Legal aid scheme

Article 14 — Position of non-German speaking foreigner before German courts — Order to pay costs of interpretation — Whether discrimination