BOR_Rights of the Accused

Question 1

Give the provision on the rights of the accused.

Answer 1

SECTION 14. (1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law.

(2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of the accused provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to appear is unjustifiable.

Question 2

What are the rights of the accused.

Answer 2

(D-I-C-A-S-S-Wit-Do-Ba)

1. Due process;
2. Be presumed Innocent;
3. Be heard by himself and Counsel;
4. Be informed of the nature and cause of the
   Accusation against him;
5. A Speedy, impartial and public trial;
6. Have compulsory process to Secure the
   attendance of witnesses and production of
   evidence on his behalf ;
7. Meet the Witnesses face to face;
8. Against Double jeopardy; and
9. Bail.