The role of in absentia trials in Azerbaijan: Balancing judicial efficiency and fair trial rights during legal transition
The objective of this study is to examine the incorporation of in absentia trials into Azerbaijan's legal framework following the 2023-2024 reforms, with a specific emphasis on the balance between judicial efficiency and the protection of defendants' rights. This issue is of particular im...
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The objective of this study is to examine the incorporation of in absentia trials into Azerbaijan's legal framework following the 2023-2024 reforms, with a specific emphasis on the balance between judicial efficiency and the protection of defendants' rights. This issue is of particular importance as Azerbaijan seeks to modernize its legal system in accordance with international standards, particularly within the context of transitional justice.
Theoretical Framework grounded is rooted in fundamental human rights principles, with a particular emphasis on the right to a fair trial as guaranteed by Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
The methodology further analyzes the extent to which these safeguards align with the standards set by the ECHR, drawing comparisons with the practices in Italy, Germany, and Turkey. The Results and Discussion reveal that Azerbaijan's legal reforms incorporate procedural safeguards akin to those in Italy and Germany, balancing defendants' rights with judicial efficiency. However, despite its Roman law foundation, Azerbaijan's relatively new legal system lacks the experience to implement advanced concepts such as in absentia trials effectively.
Originality/Value: The research links in absentia trials to global SDG objectives, highlighting their role in advancing fair trials and strengthening justice systems in transitional states like Azerbaijan.
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| spelling | doaj-art-ca5d70905fef4205bb67abb64494ab902025-08-20T02:33:54ZengUniversidade PortucalenseRevista Jurídica Portucalense2183-57992183-57052025-06-0110.34625/issn.2183-2705(37)2025.ic-20The role of in absentia trials in Azerbaijan: Balancing judicial efficiency and fair trial rights during legal transitionLala Mammadova0Baku State University Law Faculty The objective of this study is to examine the incorporation of in absentia trials into Azerbaijan's legal framework following the 2023-2024 reforms, with a specific emphasis on the balance between judicial efficiency and the protection of defendants' rights. This issue is of particular importance as Azerbaijan seeks to modernize its legal system in accordance with international standards, particularly within the context of transitional justice. Theoretical Framework grounded is rooted in fundamental human rights principles, with a particular emphasis on the right to a fair trial as guaranteed by Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The methodology further analyzes the extent to which these safeguards align with the standards set by the ECHR, drawing comparisons with the practices in Italy, Germany, and Turkey. The Results and Discussion reveal that Azerbaijan's legal reforms incorporate procedural safeguards akin to those in Italy and Germany, balancing defendants' rights with judicial efficiency. However, despite its Roman law foundation, Azerbaijan's relatively new legal system lacks the experience to implement advanced concepts such as in absentia trials effectively. Originality/Value: The research links in absentia trials to global SDG objectives, highlighting their role in advancing fair trials and strengthening justice systems in transitional states like Azerbaijan. https://revistas.rcaap.pt/juridica/article/view/39464In absentia trials, European jurisdictions, Fundamental rights, European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Comparative analysis |
| spellingShingle | Lala Mammadova The role of in absentia trials in Azerbaijan: Balancing judicial efficiency and fair trial rights during legal transition Revista Jurídica Portucalense In absentia trials, European jurisdictions, Fundamental rights, European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Comparative analysis |
| title | The role of in absentia trials in Azerbaijan: Balancing judicial efficiency and fair trial rights during legal transition |
| title_full | The role of in absentia trials in Azerbaijan: Balancing judicial efficiency and fair trial rights during legal transition |
| title_fullStr | The role of in absentia trials in Azerbaijan: Balancing judicial efficiency and fair trial rights during legal transition |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of in absentia trials in Azerbaijan: Balancing judicial efficiency and fair trial rights during legal transition |
| title_short | The role of in absentia trials in Azerbaijan: Balancing judicial efficiency and fair trial rights during legal transition |
| title_sort | role of in absentia trials in azerbaijan balancing judicial efficiency and fair trial rights during legal transition |
| topic | In absentia trials, European jurisdictions, Fundamental rights, European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Comparative analysis |
| url | https://revistas.rcaap.pt/juridica/article/view/39464 |
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