'Rights during investigation - arbitrary arrest or detention and deprivation of liberty' in document 'Malawi - Criminal procedure code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART IV
PROVISIONS RELATING TO ALL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

102. Person arrested to be brought before the court without delay

The police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall, subject to the provisions of section 97 as to security, without unnecessary delay bring the person arrested before the court before which he is required by law to produce such person.

PART IVA
PRE-TRIAL CUSTODY TIME LIMITS

161A. Pre-trial custody time limits

An accused person may be held in lawful custody in relation to an offence while awaiting the commencement of his trial in accordance with the periods specified under this Part.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 55
Rights of persons during an investigation
1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:
(d) Shall not be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention, and shall not be deprived of his or her liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedures as are established in this Statute