Resolution of the ECHR of July 24, 2018 in the case of Gazizov (v. Russian Federation) (application N 30906/06).
The case was successfully considered the complaint of the applicant that he and his lawyer were not properly notified about the date of the appeal in a criminal case, and therefore could not take a personal part in the court hearing. In the case of a violation of the requirements of paragraph 1 and subparagraph "c" of paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (right to a fair trial).
In 2006, the complainant was assisted in preparing a application. Subsequently, the application was communicated to the Russian Federation.
In his application, the applicant complained that he and his lawyer had not been duly notified of the date of the appeal in the criminal case, and therefore could not take a personal part in the court hearing.
On July 24, 2018, the European Court unanimously ruled that in the present case the authorities violated the requirement of clause 1 and sub-clause 3 of Article 6 of the Convention (the right to a fair trial). The European Court ruled that the finding of a violation would in itself constitute sufficient compensation.