Part IV
The Judiciary
Article 55 [Defense, Assistance]
(1) The accused has a right to defense.
(2) The accused is accorded legal assistance according to law and at his or her request.
PART II
PARTICIPANT IN THE CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
CHAPTER FIVE
PARTICIPANTS IN PROCEEDINGS TO PROTECT THEIR OWN INTERESTS OR INTERESTS OF REPRESENTING PERSONS
Article 36. The Accused
36.3.5. to give verbal or written explanation concerning the accusation presented to him;
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:
(h) To make an unsworn oral or written statement in his or her defence; and