Liberia

Criminal Procedure Law

PART I
Introductory

Chapter 2. RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT

ยง2.5. 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.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - self incrimination
Rights during trial - remain silent
Rights during trial - burden of proof



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