Article 12 The human right to freedom is irrevocable.
No person's freedom can be restricted except by a court decision or in cases and procedures determined by law . .
Persons summoned, apprehended or detained shall immediately be informed of the reasons for the summons, apprehension or detention and on their rights. They shall not be forced to make a statement. .
A person has a right to an attorney in police and court procedure. Persons detained shall be brought before a court as soon as possible, within a maximum period of 24 hours from the moment of detention, and the legality of their detention shall there be decided upon without delay. .
Detention may last, by court decision, for a maximum period of 90 days from the day of detention.
Persons detained may, under the conditions determined by law, be released from custody to conduct their defence. .
PART ONE GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter I BASIC PRINCIPLES
Article 4
(2) Every accused has the following minimum rights:
- To have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence and to communicate with a counsel of his own choosing ;
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;