PART I
Introductory

Chapter 2. RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT

§2.2. Adequate legal representation of accused persons.

2. Accused to be advised of rights.

As soon as practicable after arrival at the first place of custody upon an arrest or, where no arrest has been made, upon the initial appearance and submission of the accused to the jurisdiction of the court and at the commencement of every new stage of the proceedings, when an accused appears without legal counsel, the accused shall be advised of his right to retain legal counsel of his own selection and in all cases where the crimes charged are triable only in the Circuit Court, of his right to have legal counsel to represent him if he is financially unable to retain legal counsel.

PART I
Introductory

Chapter 2. RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT

§2.2. Adequate legal representation of accused persons.

3. Facilities to obtain and consult with legal counsel of own selection to be furnished.

At any time when an accused while in custody or on appearance before the court advises that he desires to obtain legal counsel of his own selection, upon his request he shall immediately be furnished, without cost to him, with available facilities to aid him in securing such counsel and shall be allowed reasonable time and opportunity to consult privately with such counsel before any further proceedings are had.

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