Decreto Ley 25728

Timeline Events 2

1. Sept. 18, 1992

   Decreto Ley 25728 and the Right to Be Present at Trial

   Decreto Ley 25728, enacted in Peru on September 18, 1992, allowed judicial bodies to convict individuals accused of terrorism and treason in absentia. This legislation was criticized for violating the right to a fair trial, as it disregarded the accused's presence and defense rights, contravening international human rights standards. Although …

   Peru página 424

   #Peru #human rights #due process #terrorism #treason #in absentia #fair trial
2. Nov. 26, 1993

   Promulgation of Law 26248 - Abrogation of conviction in absentia

   Law 26248, published on November 26, 1993, repealed Decree Law 25728, which allowed for the conviction in absentia of those accused of terrorism and treason. This law also established the possibility for those accused of terrorism to claim parole, although it provided for an exceptional procedure that required confirmation by …

   Lima, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 2965, 2970

   #ley-26248 #condena-en-ausencia #libertad-condicional #debido-proceso