CHAPTER VI
SUSPECT AND DEFENDANT

Article 52

In an examination at the level of investigation and trial, a suspect or defendant has the right to freely give information to an investigator or judge.

CHAPTER XVI
EXAMINATION IN A COURT SESSION

Part Three
Normal Trial Procedure

Article 168

Except when provided otherwise in this law, no testimony can be heard from and withdrawal as witness is possible for

a. a blood relative or kin to a third degree up and down a straight line of a defendant or who is equally a defendant ;
b. a brother/sister of a defendant or who is also a defendant, a brother/sister of his/her mother or father, also those who have marital relationships and the nephews/nieces of the defendant up to a third degree.
c. the husband or wife of the defendant although already divorced or who is equally a defendant.

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