Trials in absentia

Fiji

Fiji - Constitution 2013 EN

CHAPTER 2 - BILL OF RIGHTS

Rights of accused persons
SECTION 14

(2) Every person charged with an offence has the right—
(h) to be present when being tried, unless—
(i) the court is satisfied that the person has been served with a summons or similar process requiring his or her attendance at the trial, and has chosen not to attend; or

Rome Statute

Article 63 Trial in the presence of the accused

1. The accused shall be present during the trial.