The rights of the Accused are a fundamental pillar of the ICC as with any judicial institution. These rights include:

• Right to remain silent and not to be compelled to testify or confess guilt;
• Right to be present during trial;
• Presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt;
• Right to have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of the defense;
• Right to be fully informed of the charges against him or her;
• Right to have a lawyer appointed, free of charge if necessary;
• Right to a speedy trial;
• Right to a public hearing;
• Right to be tried in one’s language and have a free interpreter;
• Right to a public trial;
• Right to examine the witnesses against him or her and to obtain the attendance and examination of witnesses on his or her behalf.