CRIMINAL TRIAL SUI GENERIS ( ENGLISH)

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CRIMINAL TRIAL SUI GENERIS ( ENGLISH)

refers to a trial that is unique or of its own kind, often due to its specific nature, the context in which it occurs, or the legal framework governing it. The term “sui generis” itself means “of its own kind” or “unique”. In legal contexts, it signifies a classification that exists independently, either due to its singularity or because it involves a specific creation of an entitlement or obligation.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
Unique Nature:
A sui generis criminal trial might involve a specific crime, a unique set of circumstances, or a legal framework that doesn’t neatly fit into established categories.
International Criminal Tribunals:
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an example of a sui generis legal body, with its trial proceedings combining elements of common law and Romano-Germanic law to create a unique procedural framework.