Chapter 2
Bill of Rights (ss 7-39)

35 Arrested, detained and accused persons

(3) Every accused person has a right to a fair trial, which includes the right

(f) to choose, and be represented by, a legal practitioner, and to be informed
of this right promptly;

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