Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu

State:Vanuatu
Date: July 30, 1980
Language:English
Status:Enacted
Version:PDF

Relevant Keywords

Disruption of trial - removal of the accused
Fair trial standards
Legal Aid
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 - informed of belief that crime has been committed
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during trial - informed promptly and in detail of charges
Rights during trial - tried without undue delay
Sanctions for misconduct before the court - national proceedings
Trials in absentia