'Rights during trial - examine witnesses' in document 'Albania - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART TWO--FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

CHAPTER II--PERSONAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Article 31
In a criminal proceeding, everyone has the right:

d. to question witnesses who are present and to seek the appearance of witnesses, experts and other persons who can clarify the facts.

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:
(e) To examine, or have examined, the witnesses against him or her and to obtain the attendance and examination of witnesses on his or her behalf under the same conditions as witnesses against him or her. The accused shall also be entitled to raise defences and to present other evidence admissible under this Statute