Understanding the International Criminal Court

49. What happens if a suspect does not have the means to pay for legal assistance?

Suspects have the right to legal assistance in any case where the interests of justice so require and, if

the suspect does not have the means to pay for it, to legal assistance assigned by the Court.

50. Can detainees obtain interim release pending trial? 

All detainees are entitled to apply for interim release pending trial. In the event of rejection, the decision

is periodically reviewed by the competent chamber, at least every 120 days, and may be reviewed at any

time at the request of the detained person or the Prosecution.