Bahamas

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

CHAPTER III
PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL

Protection from arbitrary arrest or detention.

19. (2) Any person who is arrested or detained shall be informed as soon as is reasonably practicable, in a language that he understands, of the reasons for his arrest or detention and shall be permitted, at his own expense, to retain and instruct without delay a legal representative of his own choice and to hold private communication with him; and in the case of a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years he shall also be afforded a reasonable opportunity for communication with his parent or guardian.

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 - free communication with counsel
Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing



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