Kyrgyzstan

Criminal Procedure Code

GENERAL PART

SECTION I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 2. PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Article 20. Guaranteeing the Suspect, Accused or Defendant the Right to Defense

(1) The suspect, the accused or defendant have the right to defense. Agency of preliminary investigation, investigator, prosecutor, and the court shall provide for the right of the suspect, the accused and defendant to defend himself by means provided for by law, as well as for protection of his personal and property rights.

(2) The right to defense shall be also guaranteed to the defendant if the case involves compulsory medical treatment.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - legal assistance
Rights during trial - conduct defence in person



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