Question juridique clé
Whether refusing free legal counsel in the protective detention appeal violated Art. 29(3) BV.
Solution extraite
Yes. In the concrete circumstances, the seriousness of the interference, the complainant's illness, and doubts about her ability to defend her rights made legal representation necessary.
Motifs extraits
Free legal aid does not follow automatically from the procedural rules on protective detention, but under Art. 29(3) BV it depends on the concrete case. Even though the procedure is governed by official investigation, counsel may still be required. Here, the complainant's condition and the circumstances created justified doubts about self-representation.