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"The right to a fair hearing incorporates the principle of equality of arms. This means that everyone who is a party to proceedings must have a reasonable opportunity of presenting his case to the court under conditions which do not place him/her at a substantial disadvantage vis-à-vis his/her opponent."

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CoE (Directorate of Human Rights): The Right to a Fair Trial: A Guide to the Implementation of Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, p.46

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The Right to a Fair Trial: A Guide to the Implementation of Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights

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Equality before the courts includes equality in arms and equal access to the courts.