Fiji Magistrates Bench Book - Federal Court of Australia

3: Criminal Law and Human Rights
1 Introduction
2 Right to a Fair Hearing within a Reasonable Time by an Independent and Impartial
Court
3 Presumption of Innocence
4 Right to Freedom from Cruel or Degrading Treatment
5 Right to an Interpreter
6 Right to Adequate Time and Facilities Including Right to Counsel
7 Right to Not Give Evidence in Court
8 Right to be Present in Court
9 Right to Not be Found Guilty of a Criminal Offence if, at the Time, it Does Not
Constitute an Offence
10 Right to Not be Tried Again for Same Offence
4: Judicial Conduct
1 Ethical Principles
1.1 “Well and Truly Serve”
1.2 “Do Right”
1.3 “All Manner of People”
1.4 “The Laws and Usages of the Republic”
1.5 “Without Fear or Favour, Affection or Ill Will”
2 Conduct in Court
2.1 Preparing for a Case
2.2 Principle that Affected Parties have the Right to be Heard
2.3 Courtroom Conduct
2.4 Maintaining the Dignity of the Court
2.5 Communication in Court
5: Evidence
1 Introduction
2 Classification of Evidence
2.1 Classification by Form
2.2 Classification by Content
3 Documentary Evidence
Fiji Magistrates Bench Book April 2004