'Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence' in document 'Belize - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Constitution of Belize

PART II – Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

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

(c) shall be given adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence;

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 67
Rights of the accused
1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:
(b) To have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of the defence and to communicate freely with counsel of the accused's choosing in confidence