PART IV
EVIDENCE, ACTIONS TO PROVE
CHAPTER ELEVEN
EVIDENCE
Article 81. Testimony of Suspect
81.1. A suspect shall have the right to give testimony in relation to the circumstances which serve as
the ground for his/her arrest or confinement under guard, and also any circumstances of the case known to him.
81.2. It is prohibited to coerce a suspect to give a testimony, or to subject him/her to inhuman or
cruel treatment, or to insult his/her dignity.
Article 82. Testimony of Accused
82.1. An accused shall have the right to give testimony in relation to accusation presented to
him/her, or any circumstances of the case known to him/her or in relation to evidences in the case.
82.2. Confession of guilt by the accused may become the basis for an accusation only if the
confession is confirmed by other evidences in the case.
82.3. It is prohibited to coerce an accused to give a testimony, or to subject him/her to inhuman or
cruel treatment, or to insult his/her dignity.
Article 83. Testimony of Victim
83.1. A victim shall be obligated to appear when summoned by an inquiry officer, investigator,
procurator, or court, to give true and correct testimony on everything known to him/her about the case and to reply to the questions put to him/her.
83.2. If a victim can not indicate the source of his/her testimony it shall not serve as evidence.
Article 84. Testimony of Witness
84.1. A witness shall be obligated to give truthful and correct testimony concerning all circumstances
relevant to proving the case, including the personality of the suspect, accused, defendant and the victim, and his/her relationship with him/her.
84.2. If a witness can not indicate the source of his/her testimony it shall not serve as evidence.
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