Bahamas

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

CHAPTER III
PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL

Article 19
(5) Where a person is detained by virtue of such a law as is referred to in Article 29 of this Constitution, the following provisions shall apply —
(e) he shall be afforded reasonable facilities to consult and instruct, at his own expense, a legal representative of his own choice, and he and any such legal representative shall be permitted to make written or oral representations or both to the tribunal appointed for the review of his case.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - legal assistance
Legal Aid
Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing
Rights during trial - raise defences



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