An important part of the judicial system in criminal defense. Criminal suspects and defendants may entrust lawyers or other defenders to participate in criminal proceedings, fully exercise their right of defense and confront the procuratorial organs on an equal footing in order to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests. This system has played an active role in finding out the truth of the case, realizing procedural justice and improving litigation efficiency.
Legal basis: Article 11 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). The people's courts shall hear cases in public unless otherwise provided for in this Law. The defendant has the right to be defended, and the people's court has the obligation to ensure that the defendant is defended.