CRIMINAL LAW AND FAIR TRIAL RIGHTS Although the applicability of criminal law to Rohingya appears more straightforward than other areas of the law, there are questions about the practical implementation of protections and safeguards, guaranteed under both statutory and constitutional law, in relation to Rohingya persons accused of crimes. Considering the potential punishments under criminal law, concerns about safeguards governing arrest, detention, and fair trial are particularly acute. In addition to criminal law, constitutional safeguards conferred under Articles 33 and 35 include the right of any person who is arrested and detained to be informed of the basis of their arrest/ detention, to be provided with legal counsel, and to be brought before a Magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. While this section focuses on the rights of Rohingya individuals accused of criminal offences, legislative provisions providing guarantees towards the victims and witnesses of crimes are covered separately in the “Protections for Victims and Witnesses of Crimes” section of this guide. 30 BE YOND REFU GE: ADVANCING LEG AL PROTECTIONS FOR ROHINGYA C OMMUNITIES IN BANGL ADESH