The defendants before the ICC are afforded a number of rights to ensure fair proceedings, including: the right to public proceedings, to be promptly informed of the charges, to follow the proceedings in a language he or she understands, to be present at trial, remain silent, to have adequate time and facilities to conduct a defence, including the disclosure of evidence, to call and examine witnesses, to choose freely a Counsel, and to be tried without undue delay. Learn how the ICC upholds the r