Constitution of Belize

PART II – Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

5 (2) Any person who is arrested or detained shall be entitled

(a) to be informed promptly, and in any case no later than twenty-four hours after such arrest or detention, in a language he understands, of the reasons for his arrest or detention;

Constitution of Belize

PART II – Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

6 (3) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence

(b) shall be informed as soon as reasonably practicable, in a language that he understands, of the nature and particulars of the offence charged;

Constitution of Belize

PART II – Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

6.-(3) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence

Co shall be permitted to have without payment the assistance of an interpreter if he cannot understand the language used at the trial,