Which of the Bill of Rights is concerned with the rights of the accused?

Answer 1

BILL OF RIGHTS: RIGHTS OF AN ACCUSED

Before Criminal Prosecution: (before arraignment)

Right to due process (Sec. 14(1))

Custodial rights (Sec. 12)

Right to be informed of his rights

Right to remain silent

Right to counsel

Right to bail (Sec. 13)

Right to speedy disposition of his case (Sec. 16)

Right of free access to the courts

During Criminal Prosecution: (after arraignment up to promulgation of judgment)

Right to presumption of innocence (Sec. 14(2))

Right to be heard by himself and counsel (Sec. 14(2))

Right to be informed of the nature and cause of accusation against him (Sec. 14(2))

Right to have speedy, impartial and public trial (Sec. 14(2))

Right to confrontation (Sec. 14(2))

Right to have compulsory process to secure attendance of witnesses and production of evidence on his behalf (Sec. 14(2))

Right against self-incrimination (Sec. 17)

Right against double jeopardy (Sec. 21)

9.

Right against ex-post facto law and bill of attainder (Sec. 22)

After Conviction:

Right against excessive fines and cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment (Sec. 19)

ANSWER BY: SANTOS, SHANE ANNE A.(add by if any answer)