General Part
SECOND SECTION
THE COURTS AND THE PARTIES TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Chapter IX
THE DEFENCE
Article 91. The accused
91.5. The accused shall exercise the following rights in accordance with this Code :
91.5.27. when conducting his own defence, to make an introductory statement (pleading either guilty or not guilty of the charge against him and stating whether or not he recognises the civil claim), to speak and to reply at hearings of first instance and appeal courts ;
Rights during trial - conduct defence in person
Rights during trial - unsworn oral or written statement in defence
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