Right of Statement

The Right of Statement was a privilege that the Romulan people offered to their enemies and criminals within their society as a final act before their execution. The Right allows the accused to make a full statement that explains their reasons for committing the action they had made against the state. The content of the Statement is not regulated and, as such, varies depending upon the individual.

Times the right was envoked

 * In 2268, Spock made use of the Right in order to stall Commander Charvanek in order to allow enough time for the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) to transport him back to the Starfleet ship. (TOS episode: The Enterprise Incident)
 * Ruanek envoked the Right as a stalling measure against Commander Tomalak's forces during the Watraii conflict when his fleet prevented the USS Alliance from entering Vulcan space. The content included the history of the concept of Final Honor and its origins. (TOS novel: Vulcan's Soul Epiphany)