Section I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 3

PARTICIPANTS TO THE PROCESS, THEIR RIGHTS AND DUTIES

Article 43. The accused and his/her rights

The accused has the right to: know what he/she is accused of; give testimonies related to the charges brought or refuse testifying and answering questions; have a defense counsel and meet him/her before the first examination; produce evidence; submit motions; review all records of the case after the completion of pre-trial investigation or inquiry; participate in the trial conducted by trial court; propose disqualifications; submit complaints against actions and decisions of the inquirer, investigator, prosecutor, judge, and court, and, with appropriate grounds present, have his/her security ensured.

The defendant has the right to the last statement.

Section II

INSTITUTING CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, INQUIRY, AND PRE-TRIAL INVESTIGATION

Chapter 12

BRINGING CHARGES AND INTERROGATION OF THE ACCUSED

Article 142. Advising the accused of his/her rights during investigation

2) testify with regard to charges brought or refuse testifying and answering questions;

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:
(h) To make an unsworn oral or written statement in his or her defence