Malawi

Criminal procedure and evidence code

PART X
TRIALS BEFORE THE HIGH COURT

303. Commencement of trial in the High Court : plea and directions hearing

(3) At the plea and directions hearing, the charge shall be read out and explained to the accused, and he shall be asked whether he admits or denies the truth of the charge.

Keywords

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



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