The Indictment Chamber assesses

This decision provides important insight into your property law rights. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

The Indictment Chamber has sole discretion to assess whether the delay in informing a person placed in police custody of their rights is legitimate. Article 63-1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure merely requires that the above information be given in a language that the person in custody understands, and not that the judicial police officer have recourse to a sworn interpreter. (1).

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Be proactive: preventive advice always costs less than litigation.

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