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Despite the sorry state of Human Rights in the world today and present limits and promises, criminal procedure must be considered as central and fundamental aspects of these rights. This is seen by numerous provisions about individual rights in UDHR and other documents of Human Rights. This article
discnsses the issue in an American view and summarizes criminal
procedure through twelve principles: fair. hearing, public hearing, independence and impartiality of the court, speedy trial, presumption of innocence, notice adequate time and facilities,
assistance of counsel, examination of witnesses, assistance of an interpreter, tring in one's presence and right to appeal.