Translation of Proceedings against Italian National Case

Abstract

The individual in international law — In general — Human rights and freedoms — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950 — Article 6 (1) — Right to a fair and public hearing — Whether summary conviction compatible with Article 6 (1) — Article (6) (3) (a) — Right of accused to be informed promptly of proceedings in a language which he understands — Whether accused entitled to notification in his native language of his rights of appeal — Whether right to fair trial requires that translation of proceedings be available to accused in his native language — The law of the Federal Republic of Germany