'Rights during investigation - self incrimination' in document 'Botswana - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CONSTITUTION OF BOTSWANA

CHAPTER II - Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual (ss 3-19)

10. Provisions to secure protection of law

(7) No person who is tried for a criminal offence shall be compelled to give evidence at the trial.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 55
Rights of persons during an investigation
1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:
(a) Shall not be compelled to incriminate himself or herself or to confess guilt