'Rights during trial - informed promptly and in detail of charges' in document 'Kenya- Defence Forces Act 2012'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART VIII – SUMMARY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

151. Rights and representation of an accused person during trial

(1) An accused person who is subject to this Act shall be informed of the charges against him or her and of his or her right to be represented during the summary disciplinary proceedings or trial.

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:
(a) To be informed promptly and in detail of the nature, cause and content of the charge, in a language which the accused fully understands and speaks