| Dr. Fajir was the minister of works and urban development in the Ganiba Republic. As such, he was entrusted with the public fund so that his ministry could construct new roads and rehabilitate the existing ones. Unfortunately, Mr Fajir embezzled the money entrusted in his care and siphoned some to his foreign accounts. This led to the deplorable condition of roads in the republic. The crime commission arrested and prosecuted him accordingly. Consequently, he was given the opportunity to be defended by a lawyer of his choice in a court of law. However, he forfeited all his ill-gotten wealth to the republic. |
A. respect for habeas corpus
B. freedom of expression
C. freedom of legal representation
D. respect of human rights
Correct Answer: Option C
C. freedom of legal representation
Explanation
Freedom of legal representation; This means that a defendant has a constitutional right to be represented by an attorney during the trial.
