'Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing' 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 7

(2) A person arrested under suspicion of having committed a criminal offence shall be promptly informed of:

3) that he is entitled to legal assistance of a defence counsel of his own choice,

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:

4. retain a defence counsel of his own choice,

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