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The right of an accused to be defended by a legal practitioner of his/her choice commences when :

Article 22(1) guarantees an arrested person the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice, and this right commences when "the accused is…

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The right of an accused to be defended by a legal practitioner of his/her choice commences when :

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Article 22(1) guarantees an arrested person the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice, and this right commences when "the accused is arrested", not at a later stage of the proceedings.

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