The Office of Citizen Protection (OPC) welcomed the resumption of criminal trials with and without a jury in the Port-au-Prince jurisdiction, which it sees as a major step forward in strengthening justice.
The Office for the Protection of Citizens (OPC) welcomed the resumption of criminal trials with and without a jury in the Port-au-Prince jurisdiction, which it sees as a major step forward in strengthening justice. In a statement, the OPC emphasized that this regular resumption helps reduce prolonged pretrial detention and ensures the right to a trial within a reasonable time. The institution, however, calls for strict respect for fair trial guarantees and reaffirms its commitment to supporting any initiative aimed at consolidating the rule of law and protecting human rights.
