(1) The Presiding Judge shall ascertain whether the accused bas briefed counsel for his defence
(2) Where the accused is being prosecuted for a felony punishable with death or loss of liberty for life and he has no counsel, the Presiding Judge shall of his own motion assign one to him.
(3) The Presiding Judge may of his own motion assign only counsel accused person where their interest do not conflict.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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