Specifies investigation, trial, detention, and appeal procedures in criminal cases.
No person may be arrested or detained except by order of the competent authority per this Law.
The convicted person may appeal the first-instance judgment before the Court of Appeal within 30 days.
The accused may be released on bail or financial guarantee pending completion of proceedings.
Crimes are extinguished upon expiry of the statute of limitations period per this Law.
Victims or their relatives may claim civil compensation in conjunction with the criminal proceedings.
An official report of every investigative step is prepared, stating the step's content, date, and location.
A person may not be tried for the same crime twice after a final judgment has been issued.
The arrested person must be immediately informed of the reasons for arrest and the right to legal counsel.
An arrested person may not be detained more than five days without referral to the Investigation and Prosecution Authority.
The accused has the right to legal representation during both investigation and trial stages.
Criminal court sessions are public, except those the court excludes for public order considerations.
Searches of homes and vehicles may only be conducted with a judicial warrant from a competent authority.
The accused is innocent until proven guilty by a final judicial judgment.
The accused has the right to remain silent and not answer questions during investigation.
Confessions may not be extracted by coercion or threat; such confessions are null and void.