Albania

Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Albania

FIRST PART

TITLE I- Parties

CHAPTER IV- DEFENDANT (Suspected Person)

Article 39- Interrogation on merit

1.The proceeding authority explains to the defendant (suspected person), in a clear and precise way, the fact attributed to him, tells him the evidence that exist against him and, when investigations are not prejudiced, tells him their sources.

2. The proceeding authority asks him to explain everything that he values useful for his defense and ask him question directly.

3. When the defendant refuses to reply, this shall be stated in the records. When it is necessary, the physical features and eventual specific marks of the defendant are stated in the records.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - informed of belief that crime has been committed
Rights during investigation - remain silent
Rights during trial - unsworn oral or written statement in defence



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