'Rights during trial - tried without undue delay' in document 'Angola - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

TITLE II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES

CHAPTER I
GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Article 29
(Access to law and effective judicial protection)

4. Everyone shall have the right to secure a ruling in any suit to which he is a party within a reasonable period of time and by means of a fair process.

TITLE II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES

CHAPTER II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND GUARANTEES

SECTION II
GUARANTEE OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Article 63
(Rights of those detained and imprisoned)

Any person deprived of their liberty must be informed at the time of their imprisonment or detention of the respective reasons and their rights, namely :

h) To be brought before an appropriate magistrate for confirmation or otherwise of their imprisonment and to be tried within the legally established limit of time or released ;

TITLE II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES

CHAPTER II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND GUARANTEES

SECTION II
GUARANTEE OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Article 72
(Right to a fair and appropriate trial)

It shall be recognised that every citizen has the right to a fair and swift trial in accordance with the law.

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:
(c) To be tried without undue delay