Malawi

Criminal procedure and evidence code

PART VIII
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE COMMITTAL OF ACCUSED PERSONS FOR TRIAL BEFORE THE HIGH COURT

264. Charge to be read to accused, etc.

At the commencement of a preliminary enquiry the magistrate shall read the charge to the accused but the accused shall not be required to make any reply thereto.

Keywords

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



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