Afghanistan

Interim Criminal Procedure Code for Courts

Chapter 1
General Provisions

Article 5
Suspect and Accused

The suspect and the accused shall not undergo intimidations or any form of physical or psychological pressure.

Their statements shall be made in a condition of absolute moral freedom.

The suspect and the accused have the right to abstain from making any statement even when they are questioned by the relevant police or judicial authorities.

The police, the Saranwal and the Court are duty bound to clearly inform the suspect and the accused before interrogation and at the time of arrest about his or her right to remain silent, right to representation at all times by defense counsel, and right to be present during searches, line-ups, expert examinations and trial.

Keywords

Fair trial standards



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