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The relevant provisions of implementing legislation: [1] [2] [3]
The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

PART ONE - BASIC PROVISIONS

CHAPTER I - BASIC PRINCIPLES

Article 7 - Right to a Defense

The suspect or accused must be given sufficient time to prepare a defense.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

PART ONE - BASIC PROVISIONS

CHAPTER VII - DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Article 42 - Disqualification of a Defense Attorney

Grounds for disqualification shall also exist for a defense attorney misusing a contact with the suspect or accused in custody to the effect that the suspect or accused commits a criminal offense or threatens the security of a prison where custody takes place.

In the event referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Article, the suspect or accused shall be requested to hire another defense attorney within given deadline.

If the suspect or the accused in cases of mandatory defense fails to retain a defense attorney or the defense attorney fails to be retained by the persons referred to in Article 39(3) of this Code, the procedure provided under Article 45(4) of this Code shall be followed.

In cases referred to in Paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article, the new defense attorney shall be given enough time to prepare his defense for the suspect or the accused.

During the disqualification, the defense attorney shall not be allowed to defend the suspect or the accused in another proceeding. The defense attorney shall not be allowed to defend other suspects or accused persons in the same or in separated proceedings.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

PART TWO - COURSE OF THE PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER XXI - THE MAIN TRIAL

Section 7 – EVIDENTIARY PROCEDURE

Article 275 - Amendment of the Indictment

If the Prosecutor evaluates that the presented evidence indicates a change of the facts presented in the indictment, the Prosecutor may amend the indictment at the main trial. The main trial may be postponed in order to give adequate time for preparation of the defense. In this case, the indictment shall not be confirmed.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 67
Rights of the accused
1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:
(b) To have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of the defence and to communicate freely with counsel of the accused's choosing in confidence