Montenegro

Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Montenegro

Part One
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter I
BASIC RULES

Principle of Truth and Fairness

Article 16
(1) The court, State Prosecutor and other public authorities participating in the criminal proceedings shall truthfully and completely establish all facts relevant to render a lawful and fair decision, as well as examine and establish with equal attention facts that incriminate the accused person and the ones in his/her favour.

(2) The court shall ensure equal terms to the parties and to the defence attorney as regards the offering, accessing and presenting of evidence.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - burden of proof
Equality of arms



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