Chapter Three Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Part One Human Rights
Article 19 Right of Persons Arrested
(3) Persons arrested have the right to be brought before a court within 48 hours of their arrest. Such time shall not include the time reasonably required for the journey from the place of arrest to the court. On appearing before a court, they have the right to be given prompt and specific explanation of the reasons for their arrest due to the alleged crime committed .
Chapter Three Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Part One Human Rights
Article 20 Rights of Persons Accused
(2) Accused persons have the right to be informed with sufficient particulars of the charge brought against them and to be given the charge in writing .
BOOK IV
TITLE I
Trial
Chapter 4. — The Trial
Section 1 — The hearing
Art. 127. — Attendance of accused.
(1) The accused shall appear personally to be informed of the charge and to defend himself. When he is assisted by an advocate the advocate shall ap¬pear with him.
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:
(a) To be informed promptly and in detail of the nature, cause and content of the charge, in a language which the accused fully understands and speaks;