Rights of an accused Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 rights of an accused
A
Trial by jury
Fair hearing
Be tried without unreasonable delay
2
Q
What is Right to be tried without unreasonable delay
A
An accused is entitled to have his or her charges heard in a timely manner. Any delay should be reasonable
3
Q
What is Right to a fair hearing
A
A person charged is entitled to have that charge decided by a competent, independent and impartial court, and the hearing must be both fair and public
4
Q
What is Right to a trial by jury
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A trial by jury is where a person’s peers within the community decide the outcome of the case. In criminal cases the jury decides whether or not the accused is guilty.
