Difference between revisions of "Right to Silence"

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In the Indian legal system, Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India provides that the arrested person should be informed as soon as possible about the grounds of his arrest and he shall not be denied the right to consult with and to be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice. Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India, which is based on the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution made in 1791 provides that "no person accused of any offense shall be compelled to be a witness against himself."
 
In the Indian legal system, Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India provides that the arrested person should be informed as soon as possible about the grounds of his arrest and he shall not be denied the right to consult with and to be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice. Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India, which is based on the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution made in 1791 provides that "no person accused of any offense shall be compelled to be a witness against himself."
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===Kenya===
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Kenya Code of Criminal Procedure: Recording of plea agreement by court.
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person shall be placed under oath and the court shall address the accused
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person personally in court, and shall inform the accused person of, and
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determine that the accused person understands -
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(a) the right to -
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(iii) remain silent and not to testify during the proceedings
  
 
== Important Cases ==
 
== Important Cases ==

Revision as of 09:23, 21 May 2010