Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Plea of Guilty — No Right to Adequate Time and Facilities Where Accused Pleads Guilty

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that the right to adequate time and facilities to prepare a defence does not arise where the accused pleads guilty. The principle applies in criminal trials. It ensures that such rights are only available where a defence exists. The principle reflects the…

Read the full principle with Sanctum

Sanctum is the key to all NLC content: judgments, principles, statutes, rules and forms. Choose a plan from 1 month to 36 months.

Get Access I’m a member — Log in