'Rights during investigation - self incrimination' in document 'Ukraine - Criminal Procedure Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Section I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 3

PARTICIPANTS TO THE PROCESS, THEIR RIGHTS AND DUTIES

Article 43. The accused and his/her rights

The accused has the right to: know what he/she is accused of; give testimonies related to the charges brought or refuse testifying and answering questions; have a defense counsel and meet him/her before the first examination; produce evidence; submit motions; review all records of the case after the completion of pre-trial investigation or inquiry; participate in the trial conducted by trial court; propose disqualifications; submit complaints against actions and decisions of the inquirer, investigator, prosecutor, judge, and court, and, with appropriate grounds present, have his/her security ensured.

The defendant has the right to the last statement.

Section I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 3

PARTICIPANTS TO THE PROCESS, THEIR RIGHTS AND DUTIES

Article 43-1. Suspect

The suspect has the right to: know what he/she is suspected of; give testimonies or refuse testifying and answering questions; have a defense counsel and meet him/her before the first examination; produce evidence; submit motions and propose disqualifications; request that the court or prosecutor verify legality of the apprehension; submit complaints against actions and decisions of the officer who conducts operational-detective activities, inquirer, investigator, and prosecutor , and, with appropriate grounds present, have his/her security ensured.

Section II

INSTITUTING CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, INQUIRY, AND PRE-TRIAL INVESTIGATION

Chapter 12

BRINGING CHARGES AND INTERROGATION OF THE ACCUSED

Article 142. Advising the accused of his/her rights during investigation

2) testify with regard to charges brought or refuse testifying and answering questions;

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