Maldives

Constitution of the Republic of Maldives

CHAPTER II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

48. Rights on arrest or detention

Everyone has the right on arrest or detention :

(b) to retain and instruct legal counsel without delay and to be informed of this right, and to have access to legal counsel facilitated until the conclusion of the matter for which he is under arrest or detention ;

Keywords

Legal Aid
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during trial - free communication with counsel
Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing



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