Article 14 – Direct and oral examination of evidence
1. Evidence shall not be presented to a court (jury), unless the parties had the equal opportunity to examine it directly and orally, except as provided for by this Code.
Article 38 – Rights and obligations of the accused
5. The accused may choose a defence lawyer and use his/her services, also may replace the defence lawyer any time, or if he/she is indigent, a defence lawyer may be assigned to him/her at the expense of the State. The accused shall have reasonable time and means for the preparation of the defence. The relationship between the accused and his/her defence lawyer shall be confidential. No restrictions may be imposed on the communication between the accused and his/her defence lawyer in such a way to impede the due performance of the defence.
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;