Rights during investigation - self incrimination

Georgia

Georgia - Constitution 1995 (2018) EN

Chapter Two – Fundamental Human Rights
Article 31 – Procedural rights
No one shall be obliged to testify against himself/herself or against his/her relatives, as determined by law.

Georgia - Criminal Procedure Code 1998 (2024) EN

Article 38 – Rights and obligations of the accused

2. Upon arrest, or if a person is not arrested, immediately upon his/her recognition as the accused, also before any interrogation, the accused shall be informed that he/she may use the services of a defence lawyer, remain silent and refuse to respond to questions, exercise the right against self-incrimination, and that everything the accused says can be used against the accused, and that he/she may undergo a free medical examination upon detention, if he/she so requests, as soon as he/she is transferred to the relevant facility.

Article 174 – Procedure for arrest

1. If there are grounds for arrest, the arresting officer shall be obliged to clearly notify the arrested person of those grounds, explain which crime he/she is suspected of committing, and inform him/her that he/she may use the services of a defence lawyer, remain silent and refrain from answering questions, not to incriminate himself/herself, and that everything he/she says can be used against him/her in court. A statement made by the arrested person before being informed of his/her rights as provided for by this paragraph shall be considered as inadmissible evidence.

Rome Statute

Article 55 Rights of persons during an investigation

1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:

(a) Shall not be compelled to incriminate himself or herself or to confess guilt;