Switzerland

Federal Law on Cooperation with the International Criminal Court

CHAPTER IV: OTHER FORMS OF COOPERATION

SECTION II: SPECIFIC FORMS OF COOPERATION

Art. 34 Principles for questioning

1 If a person is questioned in a language other than a language the person fully understands and speaks, a competent interpreter and such translations as are necessary to meet the requirements of fairness shall be provided.

2 The person may refuse to make a statement if:
a. the person would thereby incriminate himself or herself or a person named in this regard in the Rules of Procedure and Evidence of the Court, or if the person would thereby confess guilt; or
b. by refusing to make the statement, the person intends to prevent the disclosure of confidential information pertaining to national security in accordance with article 72 of the Statute.

3 The person shall be informed, prior to being questioned, of the rights provided in paragraph 2.

4 If the person asserts a ground specified in paragraph 2, the Central Authority shall decide on the admissibility of the questioning.

Keywords

Fair trial standards



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