Cambodia

Criminal Procedure Code of Kingdom of Cambodia

CAMBODIA – CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE

BOOK THREE THE INVESTIGATIONS

TITLE 2 - INVESTIGATION OF FLAGRANTE DELICTO CASES

CHAPTER 3 - Police Custody

Article 98. Assistance of a Lawyer during Police Custody

Where the period of 24 hours from the starting of the police custody has been lapsed, the detainee may request to talk with a lawyer or other person who is selected by him/her, provided that the selected person is not involved in the offense. This person shall be informed of the request for selection immediately and by all available means. On condition of guaranteeing confidentiality of the discussion, the selected person may enter into the custodial cell and talk with the detained person for 30 (thirty) minutes. Following the meeting, the selected person may make a written note to be attached to the file.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during trial - free communication with counsel
Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing



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