Event
Internal security
ECHR: Appeals court cannot overturn acquittal without witness interrogation
1 sourcePublished · Updated
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that an appeals court cannot overturn an acquittal based solely on the testimony of a key witness without direct interrogation. The court referenced its own case law, including the case 'Chernika v. Ukraine'.
Key facts
- ECHR issued a ruling
- Appeals court cannot overturn verdict
- Witness testimony without interrogation is insufficient
- Case 'Chernika v. Ukraine' mentioned
- Date of ruling: September 6, 2026
European Court of Human Rights · Chernika v. Ukraine
Discussion
Comments