PART I
Introductory

Chapter 2. RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT

§2.5. Privileges and duties of accused persons.

1. Accused's privilege not be a witness.

Every person in any criminal action in which he is an accused has a privilege not to be called as a witness and not to testify. He may, however, subject to the limitations contained in this chapter, testify in his own behalf in accordance with the rules governing other witnesses.

PART II
Procedure in Criminal Actions

Chapter 16. ARRAIGNMENT, PLEAS, AND PRETRIAL MOTIONS

§16.4. Pleas.

A defendant may plead guilty or not guilty, except that in a capital case only a plea of not guilty may be accepted. The court may refuse to accept a plea of guilty in any other case and shall not accept such plea without first (a) making such inquiry as may satisfy it that the defendant in fact committed the crime charged and (b) addressing the defendant personally and determining that the plea is made voluntarily with understanding of the nature of the charge. If a defendant refuses to plead or if the court refuses to accept a plea of guilty or if a defendant corporation fails to appear, the court shall enter a plea of not guilty.

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