The accused's right to be present at trial within the framework of the fundamental principles of criminal procedure law

The accused's right to be present at the trial is an important means both for the realization of the principles governing criminal procedure and for the exercise of the rights granted to the accused, primarily the right to a fair trial and the right to defense. The accused's presence at the trial constitutes both a right and an obligation in criminal procedure. However, the legislator has introduced exceptions to the accused's right to be present at the trial in order to ensure public order, reach the material truth, and complete the proceedings within a short time and at low cost. In our study, it has been examined whether these exceptional cases lead to violations of rights. In our first chapter, the purpose of criminal procedure, the principles governing criminal procedure, and the rights are explained. In our second chapter, the exceptional cases regarding the accused's right to be present at the trial and the remedies against violations of rights are examined.