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what is fair trial
The term fair trial is a legal and ethical concept used to describe the procedural rules of a court and the treatment of those accused of a crime. According to democratic ideals, a fair trial is one in which the defendant's rights are respected throughout the trial, the trial is handled according to due process and established law, and the judgment is handed down by a neutral body. Ensuring a fair trial is what governs many of the standard procedural rules of courts in many regions, but the right to this treatment is by no means globally ensured. Many human rights groups seek to improve trial legislation throughout the world to increase the opportunity for justice worldwide.


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