The Constitution of Tuvalu

State:Tuvalu
Date: Oct. 1, 1986
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
Presumption of innocence
Rights during investigation - access to interpreter and translation if questioned in other language
Rights during investigation - arbitrary arrest or detention and deprivation of liberty
Rights during investigation - informed of belief that crime has been committed
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence
Rights during trial - burden of proof
Rights during trial - conduct defence in person
Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing
Rights during trial - examine witnesses
Rights during trial - informed promptly and in detail of charges
Rights during trial - interpretation and translation
Rights during trial - legal assistance
Rights during trial - present at trial
Rights during trial - raise defences
Rights during trial - remain silent
Trials in absentia