The Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or...

The Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions (E/CN.4/1999/39/add.1) affirmed that communications continued to be received concerning trials resulting in the death penalty that lack the minimum safeguards established by international law. She was informed from various sources that in many cases, sitting judges lack sufficient legal training and decide cases within a matter of minutes. Furthermore, sources claimed that there are no provisions ensuring defendants the right to legal counsel and appropriate judicial appeals process.