Chapter VIII - RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY (From Section 111 to Section 124)
Right to present defence requires accused be called to adduce evidence and obtain witness or document process unless vexatious. Section 256 requires that, where the accused is not acquitted under section 255, the accused be called to enter upon defence and adduce any evidence; any written statement filed by the accused must be placed on the record; and the judge shall issue process to compel witness attendance or production of documents unless he records reasons to refuse the application as vexatious, dilatory, or intended to defeat the ends of justice.
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Right to present defence requires accused be called to adduce evidence and obtain witness or document process unless vexatious.
Section 256 requires that, where the accused is not acquitted under section 255, the accused be called to enter upon defence and adduce any evidence; any written statement filed by the accused must be placed on the record; and the judge shall issue process to compel witness attendance or production of documents unless he records reasons to refuse the application as vexatious, dilatory, or intended to defeat the ends of justice.
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