Rights during trial - remain silent

Lesotho

Lesotho - Constitution 1993 (2018) EN

''CHAPTER II. PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, 12. Right to fair trial, etc''
(7) No person who is tried for a criminal offence shall be compelled to give evidence at the trial.

Lesotho - Constitution 1993 EN

CHAPTER II PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RICHTS FREEDOMS

12. Right to fair trial, etc.

(7) No person who is tried for a criminal offence shall be compelled to give evidence 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;