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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Section VII
Court and justice

Article 77

3. In application of law a judge must be guided by the following principles :

7) no person shall be compelled to give testimony against oneself, one’s spouse and close relatives whose circle is determined by law. The clergy shall not be obligated to testify against those who confided in them with some information at a confession ;

Section VII
Court and justice

Article 77

3. In application of law a judge must be guided by the following principles :

9) evidence obtained by illegal means shall have no juridical force. No person may be sentenced on the basis of his own admission of guilt ;

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