Ukraine

Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine

Section II

INSTITUTING CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, INQUIRY, AND PRE-TRIAL INVESTIGATION

Chapter 12

BRINGING CHARGES AND INTERROGATION OF THE ACCUSED

Article 142. Advising the accused of his/her rights during investigation

When bringing charges, investigator is required to advise the accused that, during pre-trial investigation, he/she has the right to:
1) be aware what he/she is charged of;
2) testify with regard to charges brought or refuse testifying and answering questions;
3) produce evidence;
4) apply for interrogation of witnesses, confrontation, expert examination, obtainment of documents and their attachment to records of the case, submit petitions relating to all other matters which have an importance for establishing the truth in the case;
5) propose disqualification of investigator, prosecutor, expert, specialist, and translator;
6) be present during the conduct of particular investigative actions, upon investigator’s consent;
7) review all records of the case after the completion of pre-trial investigation;
8) have a defense counsel and meet him/her before the first interrogation;
9) file complaints against actions and decisions of the investigator and prosecutor. Investigator states in the decision to bring charges that the accused was advised of his/her rights, the latter fact being confirmed by the signature of the accused.

Keywords

Fair trial standards



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