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Document 12012P047

Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
TITLE VI - JUSTICE
Article 47 - Right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial

OJ C 326, 26.10.2012, p. 405–405 (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)

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ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/treaty/char_2012/art_47/oj

26.10.2012   

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 326/391


CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

TITLE VI

JUSTICE

Article 47

Right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial

Everyone whose rights and freedoms guaranteed by the law of the Union are violated has the right to an effective remedy before a tribunal in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Article.

Everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial tribunal previously established by law. Everyone shall have the possibility of being advised, defended and represented.

Legal aid shall be made available to those who lack sufficient resources in so far as such aid is necessary to ensure effective access to justice.


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