'Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing' in document 'Colombia - Law No. 975'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER III
Procedural principles

Article 14. Defense. The defense shall be entrusted to the defense counsel of trust freely designated by the indicted or accused person, or, alternatively, to the one assigned by the National System of Public Defenders.

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