Prisoners Rights In South Africa

When a person is arrested they must be informed of their legal rights in a language they understand. An arrested persone is provided with legal aid if they cannot afford an attorney. All prisoners have the right to be protected and treated with respect and dignity. Chapter 5 of the Correctional Services Act (1998) outlines the rights unsentenced prisoners have. For further information regarding this given details, books can be acquired in most libraries or on internet search engines by using the key words: South Africa, prisoners rights, legal righ...