CHAPTER FOUR –– THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Part 2—Rights and fundamental freedoms
50. Fair hearing.
(2) Every accused person has the right to a fair trial, which includes the right—
(c) to have adequate time and facilities to prepare a defence ;
5. Legal Representation
(1) (b) (ii) it is proved to the satisfaction of the court that a period of not less than fourteen days has elapsed since instructions for the representation of the accused at the trial were first given to the advocate,
THIRD SCHEDULE
GENEVA CONVENTION RELATIVE TO THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS OF WAR DATED THE 12TH AUGUST, 1949
PART III – CAPTIVITY
SECTION VI – RELATIONS BETWEEN PRISONERS OF WAR AND THE AUTHORITIES
CHAPTER III – PENAL AND DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
III – JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Article 99 – Essential Rules
I. General principles
No prisoner of war may be convicted without having had an opportunity to present his defence and the assistance of a qualified advocate or counsel.
THIRD SCHEDULE
GENEVA CONVENTION RELATIVE TO THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS OF WAR DATED THE 12TH AUGUST, 1949
PART III – CAPTIVITY
SECTION VI – RELATIONS BETWEEN PRISONERS OF WAR AND THE AUTHORITIES
CHAPTER III – PENAL AND DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
III – JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Article 105
IV. Rights and means of defence
The prisoner of war shall be entitled to assistance by one of his prisoner comrades, to defence by a qualified advocate or counsel of his own choice, to the calling of witnesses and, if he deems necessary, to the services of a competent interpreter. He shall be advised of these rights by the Detaining Power in due time before the trial.
FOURTH SCHEDULE
GENEVA CONVENTION RELATIVE TO THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIAN PERSONS IN TIME OF WAR DATED THE 12TH AUGUST, 1949
PART III – STATUS AND TREATMENT OF PROTECTED PERSONS
SECTION III – OCCUPIED TERRITORIES
Article 72
II. Right of defence
Accused persons shall have the right to present evidence necessary to their defence and may, in particular, call witnesses. They shall have the right to be assisted by a qualified advocate or counsel of their own choice, who shall be able to visit them freely and shall enjoy the necessary facilities for preparing the defence.
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;