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CHAPTER FOUR –– THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Part 2—Rights and fundamental freedoms
49. Rights of arrested persons.
(1) An arrested person has the right—
(g) at the first court appearance, to be charged or informed of the reason for the detention continuing, or to be released ;
CHAPTER FOUR –– THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Part 2—Rights and fundamental freedoms
50. Fair hearing.
(2) Every accused person has the right to a fair trial, which includes the right—
(b) to be informed of the charge, with sufficient detail to answer it ;
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:
(a) To be informed promptly and in detail of the nature, cause and content of the charge, in a language which the accused fully understands and speaks