Ghana

The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana

CHAPTER FIVE
FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

14. (2) A person who is arrested, restricted or detained shall be informed immediately, in a language that he understands, of the reasons for his arrest, restriction or detention and of his right to a lawyer of his choice.

Keywords

Language
Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - access to interpreter and translation if questioned in other language
Rights during investigation - informed of belief that crime has been committed
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing



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