Japan

Code of Criminal Procedure

Part I
General Provisions

Chapter XI
Examination of Witnesses

Article 147

Any person may refuse to give testimony when there is the fear that such testimony may result in criminal prosecution or conviction against :

(i) His/her spouse, blood relatives within the third degree of kinship or relatives by affinity within the second degree of kinship or a person who formerly had such relative relationships with him/her ;
(ii) His/her guardian, the supervisor of his/her guardian or a curator ;
(iii) A person for whom he/she is a guardian, supervisor of a guardian or a curator.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - self incrimination
Rights during trial - remain silent



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