Right not to be tried or punished twice in criminal proceedings for the same criminal offence (Article 50, Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU)

Definition

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.

Related terms:

Parent term:

TITLE VI - JUSTICE (Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU)

Sibling terms:

Right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial (Article 47, Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU)
Presumption of innocence and right of defence (Article 48, Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU)
Principles of legality and proportionality of criminal offences and penalties (Article 49, Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU)