The choice of a defense counsel will require the agreement of the presiding judge who makes his decision only with the consent of the prosecutor. The agreement may be withdrawn.
4
Warrants of arrest will be withdrawn only with my consent. If such is intended, the chief public prosecutor will report to me beforehand. He will furthermore ask for my decision before using foreign evidence or before agreeing to its being used by the Tribunal.
5
Inquiries concerning the accused person or the pending trial from other sources than those armed forces and police agencies dealing with the case will be answered by merely stating that * * * is arrested, and the state of the trial does not allow further information.
Acting:
[Typed] Signed: Dr. Freisler
Certified: [Signed] Kersten
Chief Secretary of the Ministerial Chancellery
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