Right to information about rights
Article 3
1
Member States shall ensure that suspects or accused persons are provided promptly with information concerning at least the following procedural rights, as they apply under national law, in order to allow for those rights to be exercised effectively:
a
the right of access to a lawyer;
b
any entitlement to free legal advice and the conditions for obtaining such advice;
c
the right to be informed of the accusation, in accordance with Article 6;
d
the right to interpretation and translation;
e
the right to remain silent.
2
Member States shall ensure that the information provided for under paragraph 1 shall be given orally or in writing, in simple and accessible language, taking into account any particular needs of vulnerable suspects or vulnerable accused persons.