Rights and duties

Quel droit permet à une personne de se défendre devant la justice ?Which right allows a person to defend themselves in court?

Answer

Les droits de la défense, dont le droit à un avocatThe rights of the defence, including the right to a lawyer

Explanation

The rights of the defence allow anyone to defend themselves in court, in particular with the help of a lawyer.

Source: Code de procédure pénale, article préliminaireUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Le droit de grèveThe right to strike
Les droits de la défense, dont le droit à un avocatThe rights of the defence, including the right to a lawyer (Correct answer)
Le droit de voteThe right to vote
Le droit de propriétéThe right to property

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