Saint Lucia

Criminal Code

CHAPTER THREE
Procedure

PART I
ARREST AND BAIL

Interview with Legal Practitioner Intimation to and interview with legal practitioner
589. A person who is arrested, shall, immediately upon arrest be entitled, if he or she desires, to have intimation sent to any legal practitioner, and to have a private interview, subject to any necessary surveillance, with the legal practitioner prior to being brought before the Court.


Savings as to arrest or detention under other laws
590. Nothing shall take away or diminish any authority under any enactment for the time being in force to arrest, detain, or put any restraint on the person.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - legal assistance



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