Saint Lucia

Constitution of Saint Lucia (1979)

CHAPTER I
PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

3.- (2) Any person who is arrested or detained shall with reasonable promptitude and in any case no later than twenty-four hours after such arrest or detention be informed in a language that he understands of the reasons for his arrest or detention and be afforded reasonable facilities for private communication and consultation with a legal practitioner of his own choice and, in the case of a minor, with his parents or guardian.

Keywords

Language
Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - informed promptly and in detail of charges
Rights during trial - interpretation and translation



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