PRESENCE OF COUNSEL IN A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION

Category: Criminal Procedure

IS THE PRESENCE OF COUNSEL IN  A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION MANDATORY?

> No,  preliminary  investigation  is  a  summary  proceeding  and  is merely inquisitorial in nature
> The accused cannot yet fully exercised his rights
>  However,  if  a  confession  is  to  be  obtained  from  respondent,  an uncounselled confession would be void