Papua New Guinea

Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea

PART III. – BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT.

Division 3. – Basic Rights.

Subdivision C. – Qualified Rights.

42. LIBERTY OF THE PERSON.

(2) A person who is arrested or detained–

(b) shall be permitted whenever practicable to communicate without delay and in private with a member of his family or a personal friend, and with a lawyer of his choice (including the Public Solicitor if he is entitled to legal aid) ;

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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