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“To defend the practice of denying the accused his right to consult a legal practitioner, the public prosecutor’s office has relied on a nearly 20 year-old High Court decision. However, human rights standards globally have evolved towards granting the accused with immediate access to counsel, as reflected in statements issued by United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, ‘All persons are entitled to call upon the assistance of a lawyer of their choice to protect and establish their rights and to defend them in all stages of criminal proceedings.’” ... In the meantime, the Court on Tuesday ordered James Raj to be remanded at the IMH for psychiatric evaluation. It has also granted the prosecution’s application to deny third parties access to James Raj – till 26 November when the case will be heard again. What a mockery the courts and the police are making of law and order in this case ...
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:21:18 +0000

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