Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence

Gambia

Gambia - Constitution 1996 (2004) EN

24. Provision to secure protection of the law and fair play

(3) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence -

(c) shall be given adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his or her defense;

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;