Globally, there are currently close to three million people being held in pre-trial detention.

Detained without a trial and for an indefinite period, the human toll can be immense. Clearly, in some cases it is necessary to detain a person for a certain period of time after arrest, for example, to ensure vital evidence is preserved or key witnesses are protected. All states should protect the right to liberty and use pre-trial detention as a last resort, and only when properly justified.

Watch and share this video by Fair Trials to urge all parties, including governments, civil society groups and independent experts, to work together to develop and implement alternatives to pre-trial detention.