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Please look at Article 6 (Right to a fair trial) of the HRA 1998. 1. Fully research and explain the article.
2. Explain why this article is particularly important for a Police officer/Investigator dealing with an offender from the beginning of a case until a court appearance.
3. What are the possible consequences if the Police officer/Investigator fail to comply with this Article

This essay will outline the Human Rights Act 1998, The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and in particular discuss Article 6 the Right to Fair Trial and the steps public authority make, or do not make, in order to act in accordance with the Right.

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