'Language' in document 'Ghana - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER FIVE
FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

14. (2) A person who is arrested, restricted or detained shall be informed immediately, in a language that he understands, of the reasons for his arrest, restriction or detention and of his right to a lawyer of his choice.

CHAPTER FIVE
FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

19. (2) A person charged with a criminal offence shall -

(d) be informed immediately in a language that he understands, and in detail ; of the nature of the offence charged ;

CHAPTER FIVE
FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

19. (2) A person charged with a criminal offence shall -

(h) be permitted to have, without payment by him, the assistance of an interpreter where he cannot understand the language used at the trial ;