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 I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER TWO
TASKS AND PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDING

Article 18. Ensuring the Right of Suspect, Accused, Defendant and Victim to be Defended

18.2. In circumstances provided by Article 40 of this Law, inquiry officer, investigator, procurator and
court shall have the mandatory duty to provide suspect, accused, defendant and victim with possibility to be defended.