Rights of the accused, Description

Question 1

Right to be tried without unreasonable delay

Answer 1

An accused is entitled to have his or her charges heard in a timely manner. Any delay should be reasonable.

Question 2

Right to a fair hearing

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Right to a trial by jury of peers

Answer 3

A person charged with an indictable offense is entitled to be tried by his or her peers.