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SS-2028/2011-VLR ECLI:DK:VLR:2022:SS0000002001 AI generated

Detention without court appearance upheld as lawful under Danish criminal procedure rules.

Case Number SS-2028/2011-VLR
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Court of Appeal upheld the District Court's decision to extend pre-trial detention without requiring the defendant's appearance in court. The defendant argued that personal presence was necessary for a fair trial, but the court found no violation of procedural rights. The court ruled that the specific circumstances justified continued detention without formal court proceedings.

Legislator headnote

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Straffeprocessloven § 163; § 164: The court may order pre-trial detention without the defendant's personal appearance if the circumstances warrant it and no procedural rights are violated.

Keywords

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pre-trial detention court appearance requirement criminal procedure Vestre Landsret detention without appearance

Cited Legislation

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Straffeprocessloven § 163
Straffeprocessloven § 164
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Stadfæstelse af byrettens kendelse om fortsat varetægtsfængsling samt, at dette kunne ske uden fremstilling i retten