Question juridique clé
Whether the refusal to replace appointed counsel violated the right to effective legal assistance and free choice of counsel.
Solution extraite
No constitutional or Convention right to replace appointed counsel on these facts; the refusal was lawful.
Motifs extraits
A substitution is required only if objective reasons show that adequate representation can no longer be ensured. Mere loss of trust, refusal to cooperate, vague accusations, or tactical dissatisfaction do not suffice. There is also no free choice of appointed counsel under Art. 6(3)(c) ECHR.