'Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing' in document 'Marshall Islands - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

ARTICLE II
BILL OF RIGHTS

Section 4. Due Process and Fair Trial.

(4) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to defend himself in person or through legal assistance of his own choice and, if he lacks funds to procure such assistance, to receive it free of charge if the interests of justice so require,

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