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Section 98: Unrepresented appellant—It was the responsibility of the appellant and

Constitution · PART V: HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

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98. Unrepresented appellant—It was the responsibility of the appellant and of his Counsel to ensure that on the day of trial the appellant was properly represented. Since the appellant was unrepresented in the particular circumstances he had placed or found himself, the Court explained to him all his rights so as to enable him to defend himself and benefit from a fair hearing. Bissoonee v R (1986).

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