(j) The reform of the CPL should conform to fair trial provisions, as guaranteed in article 14 of ICCPR, including the following: the right to remain silent and the privilege against selfincrimination; the effective exclusion of evidence extracted through torture; the presumption of innocence; timely notice of reasons for detention or arrest; prompt external review of detention or arrest; timely access to counsel; adequate time and facilities to prepare a defence; appearance and crossexamination of witnesses; and ensuring the independence and impartiality of the judiciary.
(j) 《刑事诉讼法》改革应当符合《公民权利和政治权利国际公约》第十四条关于公正审判的规定，包括做出如下规定：有权保持沉默，有权不自证其罪；有效排除酷刑取得的证据；无罪推定；及时通知被拘留或逮捕原因；迅速由外部复核拘留或逮捕；及时会见律师；有充足的时间和手段准备辩护；证人出庭和交叉询问证人；以及确保司法机关的独立性和公正性。