Liberia

Constitution of the Republic of Liberia

CHAPTER III
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Article 21

c. Every person suspected or accused of committing a crime shall immediately upon arrest be informed in detail of the charges, of the right to remain silent and of the fact that any statement made could be used against him in a court of law. Such person shall be entitled to counsel at every stage of the investigation and shall have the right not to be interrogated except in the presence of counsel. Any admission or other statements made by the accused in the absence of such counsel shall be deemed inadmissible as evidence in a court of law.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - legal assistance
Rights during investigation - self incrimination
Rights during investigation - informed of belief that crime has been committed
Rights during investigation - remain silent
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during investigation - questioned in presence of counsel



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