Which Article protects a person against double jeopardy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Article 20(2)
- Step 1: No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.
Answer
Article 20(2).
Why not the others: Article 20(1) protects against retrospective criminal laws.
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