Where accused stand like ship under repair (2,3,4)
I believe the answer is:
in the dock
I'm afraid I can't explain this answer.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for in the dock that I've seen before include "Like prisoner" , "On trial in a court of law" , "stuck on ship in port?" , "Where the accused finds himself in courtroom" , "Standing accused" .)