Every person subject to proceedings before the Court shall be entitled to a fair, impartial, and transparent judicial process.
Every accused person shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with this Treaty and the applicable law.
Every accused person shall have the right to: a. be informed promptly and in sufficient detail of the allegations against them; b. have adequate time and facilities to prepare their defence; c. legal representation of their choosing, subject to the Rules of the Court; d. where they cannot reasonably obtain legal representation, access to appropriate legal assistance in accordance with the Court's Rules; e. present evidence and call witnesses; f. question or challenge evidence and witnesses presented against them, subject to appropriate protections for victims and vulnerable witnesses; g. an interpreter where necessary to understand or participate effectively in proceedings; h. remain silent and not be compelled to provide self-incriminating evidence; i. appeal a judgment or sentence in accordance with this Treaty and the Rules of the Court; and j. participate personally in proceedings, including by secure video link where permitted by the Court.
Every person appearing before the Court shall have the right to be treated with dignity and without discrimination.
Victims and witnesses shall have the right to appropriate protection, support, and participation in proceedings in accordance with this Treaty and the Rules of the Court.
The Court may take measures necessary to protect children, victims, witnesses, vulnerable persons, confidential information, and the safety of participants, provided that such measures do not unjustifiably prejudice the rights of the accused.
Public and live-broadcast proceedings shall not prevent the Court from restricting access to particular evidence, testimony, identifying information, or portions of proceedings where necessary to protect a person, preserve legitimate confidentiality, or ensure the proper administration of justice.
A trial may proceed in the absence of an accused person where the Court is satisfied that: a. the accused has been properly notified of the proceedings or has deliberately avoided receiving such notification; b. the accused has been given a reasonable opportunity to attend or participate; c. the accused has refused to attend, refused to recognise the Court, absconded, or otherwise deliberately chosen not to participate; and d. the interests of justice require that the proceedings continue.
Where a trial proceeds in the absence of the accused, the Court shall take reasonable measures to ensure that the accused's defence rights remain protected, including the provision or approval of legal representation where appropriate.
A person convicted in proceedings conducted in their absence shall retain the right to challenge the judgment or sentence in accordance with the appeal and review procedures established by this Treaty and the Rules of the Court.
Nothing in this Article shall prevent the Court from conducting proceedings by secure video link or other remote means as provided by Article 2.
The rights established by this Article shall apply regardless of the nationality, status, official position, wealth, political influence, religion, or other circumstances of the person concerned.