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Why every suspect deserves lenient bail and bond terms

The rights of an arrested person are provided for under article 49 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Among other rights, it provides that arrested persons have a right to be brought before a court before 24 hours. If the 24 hours end outside ordinary court hours, or on a day that is not an ordinary court day, these rights include being released on bond or bail, on reasonable conditions, pending a charge or trial, unless there are compelling reasons and right to fair trial.

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