Canada Goverment Recommendations to its citizens
If you are arrested under Colombian law, you have the right to:
- remain silent;
- not testify against yourself and your immediate family;
- a fair and speedy trial;
- attend all hearings and speak freely in them;
- appeal all decisions that are not favourable, including the conviction;
- have sufficient time and means to prepare an adequate defence; and
- plead guilty or negotiate a plea bargain.
The victim has the right to:
- learn who committed the crime and the circumstances under which it was perpetrated;
- justice;
- obtain an efficient economic reparation;
- appeal all decisions that are not favourable, including an accused’s acquittal; and
- attend all hearings and speak freely in them (except during cross-examination of witnesses).
Overview of the Colombian criminal law system - Travel.gc.ca
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