The Dollyfyne Leak: Justice Delayed, Justice Denied?

The origin of the phrase justice delayed is justice denied is not entirely certain. Some think it can be traced right back to magna carta in 1215, and its fundamental undertaking that, to no one will we refuse or delay right or justice. A firm belief developed that if legal redress was too late in [11] martin luther king jr. , used the phrase in the form justice too long delayed is justice denied in his letter from birmingham jail, smuggled out of prison in 1963, ascribing it to one of our distinguished jurists. The present work wishes to contribute to the empirical literature on the topic by proposing.

It notes that the principle of justice delayed is justice denied forms the basis for rights to a speedy trial. It then lists some factors that can slow courts like corruption, lack of resources and transparency. Finally, it provides recommendations to address these issues such as simplifying procedures. The report provides a summary table of cases decided by the echr by case type. Of course, these are not timelines countries should aim at countries can and should do better. But they provide some insight for when justice delayed may be justice denied and becomes a breach. The question of whether justice delayed is justice denied appears to depend on whether delay is appropriate, out of proportion or avoidable. Proportionally and appropriateness of time taken to provide an outcome for disputants is said to form part of the definition of timelines. It is also mentioned by martin luther king jr. (justice too long delayed is justice denied) [6]. In diem vivere in lege sunt detestabilis is a legal maxim meaning delays in the law are hateful. While no delay in law is also concerning as it means the decision has not been properly judged and thought about.

In diem vivere in lege sunt detestabilis is a legal maxim meaning delays in the law are hateful. While no delay in law is also concerning as it means the decision has not been properly judged and thought about.