Saint Lucia

Constitution of Saint Lucia (1979)

CHAPTER I
PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

3.- (5) If that person arrested or detained as mentioned in subsection (3)(b) of this section is not tried within a reasonable time, then without prejudice to any further proceedings that may be brought against him , he shall be released either unconditionally or upon reasonably necessary to ensure that he appears at a later date for trial or for proceedings preliminary to trial, and such conditions may include bail so long as it is not excessive.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - arbitrary arrest or detention and deprivation of liberty
Rights during trial - tried without undue delay



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