'Rights during trial - free communication with counsel' in document 'Croatia - Criminal Procedure Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE 2009

Part one – GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter I - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

Article 5

(3) The court or other authorities participating in criminal proceedings shall inform the defendant of his right to a defence counsel and to unimpeded communication with the defence counsel before the interrogation.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE 2009

Part one – GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter VI - DEFENDANT AND DEFENCE COUNSEL

1. Rights of the Defendant

Article 64
(1) In criminal proceedings, the defendant shall have the right to:

6. communicate freely with his defence counsel without supervision unless, by way of an exception, the court or the State Attorney orders supervision,

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE 2009

Part one – GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter VI - DEFENDANT AND DEFENCE COUNSEL

2 Defence Counsel

Article 75

(1) The arrested person shall have the right to communicate freely and without obstructions with his defence counsel as soon as the arrested person retained a defence counsel, or as soon as the decision on assigning a defence counsel is made.

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