'Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing' in document 'Estonia - Criminal Procedure Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Chapter 2
PERSONS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDING

Division 6
Counsel

ยง 43. Choice and appointment of counsel

(1) In a criminal proceeding, a suspect, accused and convicted offender may choose a counsel personally or through another person.
[RT I, 23.02.2011, 1 - entry into force 01.09.2011]

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