evidence dictate otherwise. The release may be subject to conditions of bail or other assurances to appear as required by the court. Prompt investigation and prosecution 50. After notice of an alleged offence has been brought to the attention of the investigating authorities, the matter shall be investigated promptly, and where warranted, the Prosecutor General shall lay charges as quickly as possible. Rights of the accused 51. Everyone charged with an offence has the right: (a) to be informed without delay of the specific offence in a language understood by the accused; (b) to be tried within a reasonable time; (c) not to be compelled to testify; (d) to an interpreter to be provided by the State where he does not speak the language in which the proceedings are conducted, or is deaf or mute; (e) to have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence and to communicate with and instruct legal counsel of his own choosing; (f) to be tried in person, and to defend himself through legal counsel of his own choosing; (g) to examine the witnesses against him and to obtain the attendance and examination of 14