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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part IV Fundamental Liberties

Article 9
Liberty of the Person

(3) Where a person is arrested, he shall be informed as soon as may be of the grounds of his arrest and shall be allowed to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice.

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