Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Nigeria - Constitution 1999 EN

Chapter IV
Fundamental Rights

36. (6) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence shall be entitled to -

(b) be given adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence ;

Rome Statute

Article 67 Rights of the accused

1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:

(b) To have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of the defence and to communicate freely with counsel of the accused's choosing in confidence;