Right not to be tried or punished twice for the same criminal offence

Does the Constitution for Europe defend persons from being tried twice for the same offence? Yes. The Constitution for Europe lays down that no one shall be liable to be tried or punished again in criminal proceedings for an offence for which he or she...

Does the Constitution for Europe defend persons from being tried twice for the same offence?

Yes. The Constitution for Europe lays down that no one shall be liable to be tried or punished again in criminal proceedings for an offence for which he or she has already been finally acquitted or convicted within the Union in accordance with the law.

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