Denying suspects access to legal counsel is unconstitutional – Security Agencies must STOP the Lawlessness!
The arresting security agency does not have the right or luxury under the Constitution to decide whether or not to grant an arrested person access to a lawyer.
In fact, the arresting security agency is required by the Constitution to inform the arrested person immediately of his right to a lawyer.
Article 14(2) of the 1992 Constitution is unmistakably clear:“A person who is arrested, restricted or detained shall be informed immediately, in a language that he understands, of the reasons for his arrest, restriction or detention and of his right to a lawyer of his choice.
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