[greyshep]

Originally Posted by troutman

Here are excerpts from a longer speech by Edward Greenspan on the Role of Defence Counsel:

http://speeches.empireclub.org/60446/data

Just my opinion, but that speech doesn't seem to cover any further territory than has already been referenced. I still see a distinct disconnect in the behavior of defense counsel in accepting a verdict and sentence. The items from the charter that were quoted above do not either.

This is the only possible one...

"12. Everyone has the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual treatment or punishment."

However, potential punishments are known and decided on in a democratic fashion previous to any case as well, so I am not sure how "cruel and unusual" could apply.