Malawi

Criminal procedure and evidence code

PART IVA
PRE-TRIAL CUSTODY TIME LIMITS

161A. Pre-trial custody time limits

An accused person may be held in lawful custody in relation to an offence while awaiting the commencement of his trial in accordance with the periods specified under this Part.

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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