Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence

Timor-Leste

Timor Leste - Constitution 2002 EN

PART II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, DUTIES, LIBERTIES AND GUARANTEES

TITLE II
PERSONAL RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND GUARANTEES

Section 34 (Guarantees in criminal proceedings)

3. Every individual is guaranteed the inviolable right of hearing and defence in criminal proceedings.

Timor-Leste - Criminal Procedure Code 2005 EN

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE

PART I
ON THE GENERAL PART

TITLE III
ON PROCEDURAL PARTICIPANTS

CHAPTER VI
ON SUSPECTS, DEFENDANTS AND CONVICTS

Article 60
Rights of the defendant

In addition to other rights enshrined in the law, the defendant enjoys the following rights :

(h) to provide evidence and request any action deemed necessary for his or her defence ;

Rome Statute

Article 67 Rights of the accused

1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:

(b) To have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of the defence and to communicate freely with counsel of the accused's choosing in confidence;