This case is about the improper dismissal of a human rights ombudsman in Guatemala. It is noteworthy because the Court addressed the applicability of the right to a fair trial in the context of administrative proceedings. Eventually, the Court found Guatemala in violation of the American Convention.
Case Summary: Maldonado Ordoñez v. Guatemala
Year
2016
Country
Topics
Violations Against The Inter-American Convention On Human Rights
Did the State Raise Preliminary Objections?
Judges
Separate Opinions
Case Summary
Yes