Section I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 1

BASIC PROVISIONS

Article 21. Ensuring right to defense to the suspect, accused, and defendant

Right to defense is ensured to the suspect, accused, and defendant.

Inquirer, investigator, prosecutor, judge, and court, before the first examination of the suspect, accused, and defendant, are required to advice them of the right to have a defense counsel and draw up an appropriate record thereon, as well as provide the suspect, accused, and defendant the possibility to defend themselves with legal remedies from the charge brought and ensure protection of their personal and property rights.

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

6) be present during the conduct of particular investigative actions, upon investigator’s consent;
7) review all records of the case after the completion of pre-trial investigation;

Section III

PROCEEDINGS IN TRIAL COURT

Chapter 24

TRIAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 263. Defendant’s rights during trial

6) request that the court announce evidence available in the case;

Section III

PROCEEDINGS IN TRIAL COURT

Chapter 24

TRIAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 263. Defendant’s rights during trial

8) participate in the examination of exhibits, inspection of scene of crime, and documents;

Article 67
Rights of the accused
2. In addition to any other disclosure provided for in this Statute, the Prosecutor shall, as soon as practicable, disclose to the defence evidence in the Prosecutor's possession or control which he or she believes shows or tends to show the innocence of the accused, or to mitigate the guilt of the accused, or which may affect the credibility of prosecution evidence. In case of doubt as to the application of this paragraph, the Court shall decide.