Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence

Ghana

Ghana - Constitution 1992 (1996) EN

CHAPTER 5. FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
Part I. General

19. FAIR TRIAL
(2) A person charged with a criminal offence shall -
e. 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;