Japan

The Constitution of Japan

CHAPTER III
RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PEOPLE

Article 37.

In all criminal cases the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial tribunal.

He shall be permitted full opportunity to examine all witnesses, and he shall have the right of compulsory process for obtaining witnesses on his behalf at public expense.

At all times the accused shall have the assistance of competent counsel who shall, if the accused is unable to secure the same by his own efforts, be assigned to his use by the State.

Keywords

Fair trial standards



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