Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Rights of Accused — Assignment of Counsel in Capital Cases — Consent of Accused Not Required

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The court may assign counsel to an indigent accused in a capital case without the accused's consent. The duty is to ensure fair hearing. The principle applies to all capital offences. The accused cannot refuse assigned counsel and then complain of lack of representation. The…

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