'Rights during trial - free communication with counsel' in document 'Cambodia - Criminal Law Provisions'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CAMBODIA – CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE

BOOK TWO AUTHORITIES ENTRUSTED WITH PROSECUTION, ENQUIRY AND INVESTIGATION

CHAPTER 4 - FUNCTIONS OF PROSECUTORS AT THE COURT OF THE FIRST INSTANCE

SECTION 2 - Implementation of Criminal Actions

Article 48. Procedures for Immediate Appearance

When deciding to apply the procedures for immediate appearance, the prosecutor shall:

The selected or appointed lawyer shall be immediately informed. The lawyer may check the case file and communicate with the accused person.

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