Ukraine

Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine

Section III

PROCEEDINGS IN TRIAL COURT

Chapter 24

TRIAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 261. Equal rights of parties to trial

The prosecution (prosecutor, victim, civil plaintiff and their representatives) and the defense (defendant, defense counsel and legal representative, civil defendant and his/her representative) enjoy equal rights to propose disqualifications and motions, produce evidence, participate in examination thereof and prove cogency of evidence, speak in debates, challenge court’s decisions.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Equality of arms



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