Right To Fair Trial

Summary

The right to a fair trial in South Africa is constitutionally protected under Section 35(3)(d), ensuring trials occur without unreasonable delay. This primarily applies to accused persons, but principles of fairness and justice also ensure timely processes in civil cases. Defense attorneys can question the justification for adjournments requested by the state.

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But what if it is not necessarily an accused, but a plaintiff or respondent
In South Africa, the right to a fair trial and reasonable delay applies mainly to accused persons under Section *(*)(d) of the Constitution. However, plaintiffs and respondents in civil matters also have rights to a fair and timely process under the principles of fairness and justice.
Is your concern related to a civil case where you feel there has been an unreasonable delay?
rephrase delay the resolution of a case
Sure, here's a rephrased version for you:
"Prolong the conclusion of a case"
* synonyms for delays
Sure, here are ten synonyms for delays:
*. Postponements
*. Deferrals
*. Hold-ups
*. Setbacks
*. Stalling
*. Protractions
*. Interruptions
*. Adjournments
*. Extensions
*. Lags
rephrase However, it is also within the defence attorney's right to question the reason behind an adjournment requested by the state
Sure, here's a rephrased version for you:
"Nonetheless, the defense attorney is entitled to inquire about the justification for an adjournment requested by the state."
Is there a specific situation you are dealing with regarding adjournments?
What about However, it is also within the defence attorneys right to inquire about the reasoning for an adjournment requested by the state.
Nonetheless, the defense attorney is entitled to inquire about the justification for an adjournment requested by the state.
Do you have a specific case or scenario in mind where this issue has come up?