A group of asylum seekers has faced court over charges relating to a riot at the Nauru detention centre in September.
The men-- who are mostly from Iran-- say they were not given access to proper legal representation.
The lawyer representing the men was put forward just last night by a refugee advocacy group from Sydney.
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Lawyer Pres-Nines Eqwona says he had less than 24 hours to review their case.
"I tried to keep it simple and I told them that they would be given plenty of time to ensure their defence is prepared well ahead of the hearing. And to some of them I think I have put the message across," he said.
One of 15 amen could not face court today because of the effects of a prolonged hunger strike. It's understood the man in question has been starving himself for almost 40 days.
