S v CHIMBIRU 2020 (2) ZLR 856 (H)

2020 (2) ZLR p856

Flynote

Constitutional law – Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013 – Declaration of Rights – rights of accused persons – right to a fair hearing – unrepresented accused – failure to explain right to legal representation – whether renders trial unfair

Criminal procedure – trial – unrepresented accused – court's duties – right of appeal – no duty to advise of right of appeal – failure to advise of right of appeal possibly constituting grounds for condonation of late noting of appeal

Criminal procedure – trial – unrepresented accused – court's duties – right to legal representation – whether failure to advise accused of such right renders trial unfair