Chapter 2: Bill of Rights (2) (3) (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; 15

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