CHAPTER II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

51. Rights of the accused

Everyone charged with an offence has the right :

(e) to have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence and to communicate with and instruct legal counsel of his own choosing ;

CHAPTER II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

51. Rights of the accused

Everyone charged with an offence has the right :

(f) to be tried in person, and to defend himself through legal counsel of his own choosing ;

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:
(d) Subject to article 63, paragraph 2, to be present at the trial, to conduct the defence in person or through legal assistance of the accused's choosing, to be informed, if the accused does not have legal assistance, of this right and to have legal assistance assigned by the Court in any case where the interests of justice so require, and without payment if the accused lacks sufficient means to pay for it