According to the Law of Criminal Procedure, the accused, besides exercising his right to defend himself, can also entrust a lawyer, or close relatives, or other citizens to take up the defense on his behalf.

• 根据刑事诉讼法规定，被告人除自己行使辩护权外，还可以委托律师或者近亲属或者其他公民为其辨护。