Mass trials in El Salvador challenge legal defense standards
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Mass trials in El Salvador spark concern over fair defense rights.
El Salvador is conducting mass trials for thousands jailed during a sweeping crackdown on gangs. Legal experts warn that these proceedings lack proper evidence and prevent attorneys from mounting effective defenses.
- The defendantsMany of those tried were detained during President Nayib Bukele's ongoing state of exception.
- The challengeLegal representatives report difficulties in accessing essential case files for their clients.
Why it matters
El Salvador's aggressive campaign against powerful criminal gangs has led to the mass imprisonment of tens of thousands of suspects. While popular for drastically reducing crime rates, the security measures have drawn sustained criticism from international human rights organizations over due process concerns.
What outlets agree on
Lawyers and human rights monitors agree that the mass trials in El Salvador restrict proper legal defenses and rely on vague evidence.
In this story
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- Al JazeeraIn El Salvador’s mass trials, lawyers struggle to defend hundreds15h ago · open ↗
- The New York TimesMass Trials Put Hundreds in One Dock in El Salvador1d ago · open ↗
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