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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER TWO
TASKS AND PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDING

Article 10. Ensuring the Right for Inviolability of Person

10.5. During arrest of a suspect he/she shall be informed on the reason and grounds for the arrest,
and reminded his/her right to have an defense counsel, to defend him/herself, to lodge a complaint to court and not to give testimony against him/herself.

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER TWO
TASKS AND PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDING

Article 16. Thorough, Complete and Objective Determination of Circumstances of Case.

16.3. It shall be prohibited for inquiry officer, investigator, procurator and court to demand from the
suspect, accused or defendant to make testimony against themselves or to use pressure or force in order to retrieve testimony.

16.4. It shall be also prohibited to demand from a member of the family, parents or children of the
suspect, accused or defendant to testify against them.

16.5. If the person described in Article 16.4. of this law requests to give a testimony, the testimony
shall be heard after he/she is explained on his/her right to refuse from giving testimony and the provision of Article 254 of this Law is reminded.

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