In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) advises the United States of America (USA) actions and omissions that have resulted in a violation of the fair trial rights of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and a violation of the right and duty of lawyers David Nevin and Scott McKay to properly represent Mr. Mohammed. LRWC refers to the duties of the United States to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers which further requires states to ensure that access to legal counsel by detained persons such as Mr. Mohammed, is prompt, confidential and free from interference.
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) advises the United States of America (USA) actions and omissions that have resulted in a violation of the fair trial rights of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and a violation of the right and duty of lawyers David Nevin and Scott McKay to properly represent Mr. Mohammed. LRWC refers to the duties of the United States to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers which further requires states to ensure that access to legal counsel by detained persons such as Mr. Mohammed, is prompt, confidential and free from interference.