The Constitution of Solomon Islands

State:Solomon Islands
Date: May 31, 1978
Language:English
Status:Enacted
Version:PDF

Relevant Keywords

Disruption of trial - removal of the accused
Fair trial standards
Ne bis in idem
Nulla poena sine lege
Nullum crimen sine lege
Pardon
Presumption of innocence
Rights during investigation - arbitrary arrest or detention and deprivation of liberty
Rights during investigation - informed of belief that crime has been committed
Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence
Rights during trial - burden of proof
Rights during trial - conduct defence in person
Rights during trial - examine witnesses
Rights during trial - informed promptly and in detail of charges
Rights during trial - legal assistance
Rights during trial - present at trial
Rights during trial - raise defences
Rights during trial - remain silent
Rights during trial - tried without undue delay
Sanctions for misconduct before the court - national proceedings
Trials in absentia