Australia
Practice Relating to Rule 100. Fair Trial Guarantees
Section E. Necessary rights and means of defence
Australia’s Defence Force Manual (1994) states that prisoners of war “are entitled to be represented by a qualified lawyer of their choice and assisted by another PW [prisoner of war]”.
Australia’s LOAC Manual (2006) states that prisoners of war (PW) “are entitled to be represented by a qualified lawyer of their choice and assisted by another PW”.
The LOAC Manual (2006) replaces both the Defence Force Manual (1994) and the Commanders’ Guide (1994).