Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Fundamental Rights — Right to Public Hearing — Taking of Plea in Judge’s Chambers

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The taking of a plea is the commencement of a criminal trial and must be conducted in open court. This is a constitutional requirement under the right to a public hearing. Where the plea is taken in the judge's chambers, the public is excluded, and…

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