ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Children Act
235. Guarantees to a child accused of an offence
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
235. Guarantees to a child accused of an offence
Every child accused of having violated any rule of law shall—(a)be promptly and directly informed of the charges against him or her;(b)be provided by the state with legal assistance in the preparation and presentation of his or her defence;(c)have the matter determined without delay;(d)not be compelled to testify or make a confession in respect of the alleged offence;(e)have free assistance of an interpreter if the child cannot understand or speak the language in which the proceedings are conducted;(f)if found guilty of the offence, have the right to apply for review of decisions and any punitive measures imposed by the trial Court;(g)have his or her privacy respected at all stages of the proceedings;(h)if the child has a disability, be accorded reasonable accommodation in respect of his or her special needs and respect for his or her personal dignity on an equal basis with others; and(i)if the child is not released on bond, he or she shall be placed in a Children Remand Home or Child Protection Unit.