Includes bibliographical references and index.

Right to be informed of the nature and cause of the charge -- Accused access to the prosecution material (disclosure by the prosecutor) -- Defence access to protected material in another case -- Prosecution access to the defence material (disclosure by the defence) -- Disclosure of other material and information -- Othe pre-trial matters -- Right to subpoena and binding orders -- Protection of victims and witnesses -- Plea agreements -- Legal assistance of counsel -- Trial proceedings -- Victims' participation in the proceedings (ICC) -- Admissibility of evidence and the rights of the accused -- Defences -- Decisions and judgements -- Right to appeal -- Referral of the case to another court and the rights of the accused -- Contempt proccedings and false testimony -- Arrest and detention -- Provisional release -- Right to judicial review of the legality of dentention (Habeas corpus) -- Right to interpretation and translation -- Remedies for violations of the accused's rights -- Other procedureal matters -- International human rights law and international tribunals.