What does Article 28 of the UAE Constitution say about an accused person?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The accused is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a legal and fair trial
- Step 1: Article 28 of the Constitution says penalty is personal and an accused is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a legal and fair trial. Answer: The accused is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a legal and fair trial. It adds that an accused person has the right to appoint as attorney anyone capable of defending him or her, and may not be physically or morally harmed. Why not the others: Required confession, choosing a judge and exile on arrest are not provisions of Article 28.
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