Question

What is the Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa (2001)?

Answer 1

 

As a minimum the right to fair trial includes the following fair trial rights in civil and criminal proceedings:

• the right to be heard by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal.
• the right to a public hearing.
• the right to be heard within a reasonable time.
• the right to counsel.
• the right to interpretation.