Appeal Court rejects argument that sanction for counsel is necessary for a fair trial in a sheriff and jury case, even if it is complicated or unusual.
It should be noted that there were no submissions based on actual consideration of the evidence in the case of these accused.
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Art. 06 Right to a Fair Trial, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
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