Chapter 2: Bill of Rights
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(f) � to be released from detention if the interests of justice permit, subject to
reasonable conditions.
Everyone who is detained, including every sentenced prisoner, has the right—
(a) � to be informed promptly of the reason for being detained;
(b) � to choose, and to consult with, a legal practitioner, and to be informed of this
right promptly;
(c) � to have a legal practitioner assigned to the detained person by the state and
at state expense, if substantial injustice would otherwise result, and to be
informed of this right promptly;
(d) � to challenge the lawfulness of the detention in person before a court and, if
the detention is unlawful, to be released;
(e) � to conditions of detention that are consistent with human dignity, including at
least exercise and the provision, at state expense, of adequate accommodation,
nutrition, reading material and medical treatment; and
(f) � to communicate with, and be visited by, that person’s—
(i) � spouse or partner;
(ii) � next of kin;
(iii) � chosen religious counsellor; and
(iv) � chosen medical practitioner.
Every accused person has a right to a fair trial, which includes the right—
(a) � to be informed of the charge with sufficient detail to answer it;
(b) � to have adequate time and facilities to prepare a defence;
(c) � to a public trial before an ordinary court;
(d) � to have their trial begin and conclude without unreasonable delay;
(e) � to be present when being tried;
(f) � to choose, and be represented by, a legal practitioner, and to be informed of
this right promptly;
(g) � to have a legal practitioner assigned to the accused person by the state and
at state expense, if substantial injustice would otherwise result, and to be
informed of this right promptly;
(h) � to be presumed innocent, to remain silent, and not to testify during the
proceedings;
(i) � to adduce and challenge evidence;
(j) � not to be compelled to give self-incriminating evidence;
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