Part 1 Basic Provisions
Chapter 10 Measures to Guarantee the Presence of a Suspect or Accused and Successful Conduct of Criminal Proceedings
Section 6 Pre-Trial Custody
Article 131
General Provisions
(4) The duration of custody must be reduced to the shortest time necessary. It is the duty of all authorities participating in the criminal proceedings and of the agencies extending them legal aid to proceed with particular urgency if the suspect or the accused is in custody.
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:
(c) To be tried without undue delay;