Re Application No. 617/59 (Hopfinger v. Austria).

Abstract

The individual in international law — Human rights and freedoms — European Convention for Protection of — European Commission of Human Rights — Right to a fair and public hearing (Article 6 (1)) — Reservation by respondent Government — Right of accused person to defend himself (Article 6 (3) (c)) — Right to adequate facilities for preparation of defence (Article 6 (3) (b)) — Right to consult case-file — Right of accused to call witnesses (Article 6 (3) (d)) — Function of Commission in determining admissibility — Travaux préparatoires — Exhaustion of local remedies (Article 26).