103Under Article 1 of Directive 2013/48, that directive lays down minimum rules concerning the rights of suspects and accused persons to have access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings. In particular, Article 3(1) of that directive requires the Member States to ensure that suspects and accused persons have that right in such time and in such a manner so as to allow the persons concerned to exercise their rights of defence practically and effectively.
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