Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence

Montenegro

Montenegro - Constitution 2007 (2013) (EN)

Right to defense

Article 37

Every one shall be guaranteed the right to defense, and especially: to be informed in the language he/she understands about the charges against thereof; to have sufficient time to prepare defense and to be defended personally or through a defense attorney of his/her own choosing..

Montenegro - Criminal Procedure Code (2015) (EN)

Right to Defense
Article 12

(5) Accused persons shall be ensured enough time and possibilities to prepare their 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;