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CHAPTER IV
HUMAN RIGHTS
42. Arrest, detention and fair trial
(2) Every person arrested for, or accused of, the alleged commission of an offence shall, in addition to the rights which he or she has as a detained person, have the right —
(a) promptly to be informed, in a language which he or she understands, that he or she has the right to remain silent and to be warned of the consequences of making any statement ;
CHAPTER IV
HUMAN RIGHTS
42. Arrest, detention and fair trial
(2) Every person arrested for, or accused of, the alleged commission of an offence shall, in addition to the rights which he or she has as a detained person, have the right —
(f) as an accused person, to a fair trial, which shall include the right —
(iv) to adduce and challenge evidence, and not to be a compellable witness against himself or herself ;
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:
(h) To make an unsworn oral or written statement in his or her defence