'Rights during trial - raise defences' in document 'Bangladesh - The International Crimes Act'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

An Act to provide for the detention, prosecution and punishment of persons for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other crimes under international law.

17. Right of accused person during trial

(1) During trial of an accused person he shall have the right to give any explanation relevant to the charge made against him.

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:
(e) To examine, or have examined, the witnesses against him or her and to obtain the attendance and examination of witnesses on his or her behalf under the same conditions as witnesses against him or her. The accused shall also be entitled to raise defences and to present other evidence admissible under this Statute