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Chapter IV
Fundamental Rights
35. (2) Any person who is arrested or detained shall have the right to remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his own choice.
Chapter IV
Fundamental Rights
36. (6) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence shall be entitled to -
(c) defend himself in person or by legal practitioners of his own choice ;
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