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Background

THE FORMATION OF THE GREEK STATE (1830-1897)
The initial territory of the Modern Greek State consisted of Peloponnesus, western and east-central Greece (Sterea Hellas), along with the Cyclades and Sporades islands in the Aegean. Over the course of the 19th century, additional regions with dense Greek populations were gradually incorporated into the Greek state. Simultaneously, this newly emerged state began advancing its political and economic modernization efforts.

THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRATION OF THE GREEK STATE(1897-1922)
Between 1897 and 1922, the Modern Greek state underwent significant territorial integration. Key events and rapid developments during this period, alongside advancements in constitutional democracy, shaped Greece's trajectory and played a crucial role in its emergence as a modern state.

GREECE IN THE INTERWAR PERIOD AND THE WORLD WAR II (1923-1945)
The Greek interwar period, spanning from 1923 to 1940 (from the Asia Minor Catastrophe to the onset of World War II), was marked by transition and unfinished political consolidation. Despite significant economic reforms and democratic constitutional advancements, Greece, like the rest of Europe, experienced a time of uncertainty and intense efforts to establish systemic stability, both domestically and internationally.

CONTEMPORARY GREECE (1945-2010)
The immense loss of life suffered by Greece during World War II, followed by the devastating Civil Strife, left the country in a challenging position at the dawn of the post-war era. Nevertheless, Greece soon embarked on a period of economic reconstruction and renewed efforts to establish democratic political consolidation. These efforts were disrupted by seven years of military dictatorship (1967–1974). Following the dictatorship's end in 1974, the political landscape in Greece continued evolving and led to the consolidation of the country's institutions. Greece became a full member of the EEC in 1981 and joined the European Common Currency in 2002.

Source of Defendants Rights

National Sources of Defendant’s rights:

International Sources of defendant’s rights:

Rights of the Accused

Right Against Unlawful Arrests, Searches and Seizures:

Right Against Unlawful Detention:

Right Not to be Tortured or Ill-Treated:

Right to Medical Care:

Right to be Informed of Charges:

Right to Presumption of Innocence:

Right Against Self-Incrimination:

Right to Counsel and Effective Assistance:

Right to Due Process:

Right to Equal Protection of the Laws:

Right to Bail:

Right Against Ex Post Facto Prosecution:

Right Against Double Jeopardy:

Right to a Fair Trial:

• Generally:
• Right to a Trial by Jury:
• Right to a Speedy Trial:
• Right to an Impartial Judge:

Right to Language Interpretation:

Right to Habeas Corpus:

Capital Punishment:

Right to Appeal:

Rights of Counsel

Means of Protecting and Enforcing Rights

Exclusionary Rule:

Nullity of Procedure:

Civil Actions:

Pre-Trial Procedure

Police procedures

Arrest, Search and Seizure Laws:

Interrogation:

Court Procedures

Pre-Trial:

Oral Trial:

Sentencing:

Appeals

Rights in Prison

Right to Humane Conditions of Confinement:

Right to Medical Care in Prison:

Right to Mental Health Care:

Restriction of rights:

Rights of Special Populations:

• Women:
• Juveniles:

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