Rights during trial - remain silent

Seychelles

Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles

CHAPTER III

PART I

SEYCHELLOIS CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Article 19

2. Every person who is charged with an offence -

g. shall not be compelled to testify at the trial or confess guilt;

CHAPTER III

PART I

SEYCHELLOIS CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Article 19

2. Every person who is charged with an offence -

h. shall not have any adverse inference drawn from the exercise of the right to silence either during the course of the investigation or at the trial;

Rome Statute

Article 67 Rights of the accused

1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:

(g) Not to be compelled to testify or to confess guilt and to remain silent, without such silence being a consideration in the determination of guilt or innocence;