Part One
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter II
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
Article 11. Guarantee of the right to defense of detainees, accused and defendants
The detainees, accused and defendants shall have the right to defend by themselves or ask other persons to defend them.
Investigating bodies, procuracies and courts shall have the duty to ensure that the detainees, accused and defendants exercise their right to defense under the provisions of this Code.
Rights during trial - counsel of accused's choosing
Rights during trial - conduct defence in person
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