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Glossary

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

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

Abortion

The Penal Code of El Salvador, article 133, defines abortion as the act of intentionally ending the pregnancy. In addition, the Ministry of Health describes it as spontaneous or caused…
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July 25, 2022