'Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing' in document 'Turkey - Criminal Procedure Code (TUR)'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

FIRST BOOK - General Provisions

PART SIX - Defense

CHAPTER ONE - Selection, appointment, duties, and powers of the defense counsel

Appointment of a defense counsel
Article 150 - (1) The suspect or the accused shall be asked to choose a defense counsel on his behalf. In cases where the suspect or accused declares that he is not able to choose a defense counsel, a defense counsel shall be appointed on his behalf, if he requests such.

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