'Rights during trial - remain silent' in document 'Czech republic - Charter of Rights'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Chapter Five
The Right to Judicial and Other Legal Protection

Article 40

(4) An accused has the right to refuse to give testimony; he may not be deprived of this right in any manner whatsoever.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 67
Rights of the accused
1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:
(g) Not to be compelled to testify or to confess guilt and to remain silent, without such silence being a consideration in the determination of guilt or innocence