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Introduction
I. Background/History
A. Russian Criminal Procedure
B. Facts of the Case
II. Violations of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
A. Article 6: Right to a Fair Trial
B. Article 7: No Punishment Without Law
C. Relevant Russian Legislation
1. Russian Legislation Analogous to Article 6 of the Convention
2. Russian Legislation Analogous to Article 7 of the Convention
D. The Nikitin Case as an Illustrative Example of the Potential
for Procedural Abuse
1. Prior Knowledge of the Legal Inadequacy of the Secrecy Laws
2. Procedural Maneuvering by the Procuracy
Conclusion
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