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'Appeal against decision of acquittal or conviction or against sentence - national proceedings' in document 'Kenya - Constitution'

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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

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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—

(q) if convicted, to appeal to, or apply for review by, a higher court as prescribed by law.

CHAPTER FOUR –– THE BILL OF RIGHTS

Part 2—Rights and fundamental freedoms

50. Fair hearing.

(6) A person who is convicted of a criminal offence may petition the High Court for a new trial if––

(a) the person’s appeal, if any, has been dismissed by the highest court to which the person is entitled to appeal, or the person did not appeal within the time allowed for appeal ; and
(b) new and compelling evidence has become available.