'Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing' in document 'Moldova - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

TITLE II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND DUTIES

CHAPTER II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Article 26. Right to defence

(1) The right to defence shall be guaranteed.

(2) Everyone shall be entitled to respond independently by appropriate legitimate means to an infringement of his/her rights and freedoms.

(3) Throughout the trial the parties shall have the right to be assisted by a lawyer, either chosen or appointed ex officio.

(4) Any interference with the activity of the persons carrying out the defence within legally established limits shall be punishable by law.

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