Det netop vedtagne charter om grundlæggende rettigheder fastslår i dets artikel 47, at enhver skal have mulighed for at blive rådgivet, forsvaret og repræsenteret, og i artikel 48, at respekt for forsvarets rettigheder er sikret enhver, der er anklaget for en lovovertrædelse.
Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, which has recently been adopted, stipulates that everyone has the right to be advised, defended and represented in the law and Article 48 states that respect for the right of the defence of anyone who has been charged shall be guaranteed.