Rights during trial - tried without undue delay

Ethiopia

Ethiopia - Constitution 1994 EN

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

(1) Accused persons have the right to a public trial by an ordinary court of law within a reasonable time after having been charged. The court may hear cases in a closed session only with a view to protecting the right to privacy of the parties concerned, public morals and national security .

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:

(c) To be tried without undue delay;