Grammar focus: '-ing’ structures

I. Identify '-ing’ structures and translate the sentences into Ukrainian:

1. In spite of its being directly applicable, the courts are used to treating the Convention as a subsidiary source of law. 2. The information to which a person is entitled under Article 6(3)(a) should contain the material enabling the accused to prepare his defence... without mentioning the evidence on which the charge is based. 3. Whereas Article 5(2) seeks to assist the arrested person in challenging his detention, Article 6(3)(a) is intended to give the accused person the information he needs to prepare his defence. 4. The courts may reach a conclusion that there is no conflict between the treaty provision and the applicable law by giving a broader application to the limitation grounds provided for in the treaty provision concerned. 5. It is to be regretted, however, that the proponents of this broad interpretation at the same time created a new source of complexity and uncertainty by introducing as a criterion the measure of discretion on the part of the deciding authorities. 6. Depending on the stage of the proceedings and its special features, the manner of application of Article 6 may differ. 7. In any case, the fact that the accused is detained, is no reason for his not being heard, at least not at a first instance trial. 8. The 'fair hearing' requirement implies the right of the accused 'to remain silent and not to contribute to incriminating himself'. 9. The Court, however, taking into account the circumstances of the case, took the opposite view. 10. Public trial and public pronouncement of judgment should contribute to ensuring public confidence in the administration of justice. 11. Leave to appeal proceedings and proceedings involving only questions of law, as opposed to questions of fact, may comply with the requirements of Article 6, although the appellant was not given an opportunity of being heard in person by the appeal or cassation court. 12. Cases involving the protection of the private life of the parties, except for cases in which the interests of minors are involved, seem to require that a decision to consider the matter in camera can only be taken if the parties indeed appear to appreciate such protection.