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to be tried in his presence, and to defend himself in

person or through legal assistance of his own choosing; to

be informed, if he does not have legal assistance, of this

right; and to have legal assistance assigned to him, in any

case where the interests of justice so require, and without

payment by him in any such case if he does not have

sufficient means to pay for it;

(e)

to examine, or have examined, the witnesses against him and

to obtain the attendance and examination of witnesses on

his behalf under the same conditions as witnesses against

him;

(E)

to have the free assistance of an interpreter if he cannot

understand or speak the language used in court;

(g)

not to be compelled to testify against himself or to

confess guilt.

(3) In the case of juvenile persons, the procedure shall be

such as will take account of their age and the desirability of

promoting their rehabilitation.

(4)

Everyone convicted of a crime shall have the right to his

conviction and sentence being reviewed by a higher tribunal according

to law.

CONFIDENTIAL

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