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Right to counsel / legal assistance

Refers to effective access to legal assistance before a judicial process, as well as obtaining correct and truthful information on the laws, rights, and freedoms under criteria of opportunity and…
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July 25, 2022
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Presumption of innocence

The presumption of innocence establishes that everyone must be treated as innocent until a court declares otherwise. In El Salvador, this right is enshrined in article 12 of the Political…
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July 25, 2022

Due process

A human right that must be present in every legal process, as it seeks to confirm the legality and correct application of the laws within a framework of respect for…
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July 25, 2022

In flagrante delicto

The act in which a person is arrested for committing a crime without a prior order from a judge. In El Salvador, this legal term is found in article 323…
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July 25, 2022
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