Practice question
Under the continuous-trial Guidelines, can pre-trial proceed despite absence of an accused or private complainant who was duly notified, if defense counsel and prosecutor are present?
- No, every such absence automatically defeats pre-trial
- Yes, and it automatically admits guilt
- Yes
- Only if counsel may invent unlimited admissions without safeguards
- No, the case must always be acquitted
Legal references
- AM15-06-10-SC, III8(f)(i): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/20516
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