'Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence' in document 'Tuvalu - Constitution'

Jump to:

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part 2 – Bill of Rights
Division 3 – Protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms
Subdivision A – Protection Generally
22 Protection of Law
3 (c) shall be given adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his
defence, including time to study and fully understand the precise charge against him, and its possible consequences; and

PART II

BILL OF RIGHTS

DIVISION 3 - PROTECTION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Subdivision A - Protection Generally

22 Protection of law

(3)

(c) shall be given adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence, including time to study and fully understand the precise charge against him, and its possible consequences; and

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:
(b) To have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of the defence and to communicate freely with counsel of the accused's choosing in confidence