Abstract

The right to read, take notes, and copy documents in a case fi le is a crucial legal safeguard that enables defense lawyers to access evidence, build eff ective arguments, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the accused. This article analyzes current provisions of Vietnamese criminal procedure law concerning this right, identifi es existing limitations, and proposes solutions to enhance the eff ective implementation of defense rights during criminal proceedings.

Keywords: Defense rights, read, take notes, copy, case fi le, criminal procedure.