Bahamas

Chapter 91 - Criminal Procedure Code

CHAPTER 91

PART V
PROVISIONS RELATING TO PRELIMINARY INQUIRIES INCLUDING THE USE OF EXPERT DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE THEREAT AND IN OTHER CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

118. A magistrate conducting a preliminary inquiry shall, at the commencement of such inquiry, read over and explain to the accused person the charge in respect of which the inquiry is being held and shall explain to the accused person that he will have an opportunity later on in the inquiry, if he so desires, of making a statement or calling witnesses (or both) and shall further explain to the accused person the purpose of the proceedings, namely, to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to put him on his trial before the Supreme Court.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - informed promptly and in detail of charges
Rights during trial - examine witnesses
Rights during trial - raise defences
Rights during trial - unsworn oral or written statement in defence



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