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SHACKLING PROCEDURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rights and Freedoms
CONT

In defendant's case, however, defense counsel failed to challenge the shackling procedure or request that defendant's shackles be removed.

OBS

Shackle ... a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to the down or restrain a prisoner).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droits et libertés
OBS

contrainte physique : Conduite consciente qui est imposée par une force extérieure et qui ne peut-être physiquement évitée puisqu'elle implique une absence de choix.

OBS

La contrainte physique, plus facilement admise que la contrainte morale, est une force ou un événement qui agit sur le corps de la personne. Cette contrainte peut-être soit d'origine externe, soit d'origine interne.

Spanish

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