BOTSWANA – CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE ACT
PART XIII - Procedure after Commencement of Trial (ss 176-197)
A. IN THE HIGH COURT AND MAGISTRATES' COURT (ss 176-1 84)
177. Defence by counsel, etc.
Every person charged with an offence is entitled to make his defence at his trial and to have the witnesses examined or cross-examined by his counsel, or other legal representative:
Provided that upon his trial before a magistrate's court, an accused person under the age of 16 years may be assisted by his natural or legal guardian, and any accused person who in the opinion of the court requires the assistance of another person may, with the permission of the court, be so assisted.
Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - legal assistance
Rights during trial - conduct defence in person
Rights during trial - examine witnesses
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