Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the trial violated Article 6 ECHR because the accused could not effectively participate in the hearing
Decisione estratta
The accused's inability to meaningfully express himself at the trial hearing was sufficiently plausible and should have been clarified by further medical inquiry; the trial and appeal proceedings did not ensure effective participation.
Motivazione estratta
The medical certificate was ambiguous but indicated serious speech difficulties and inability to manage affairs or speak at a hearing. Participation at the investigation stage could not replace participation at trial, and counsel could not validly waive this right where the accused could not provide instructions.