Rights during investigation - self incrimination

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein - Cooperation with the ICC 2004 EN

II. Specific provisions

B. Judicial assistance; procedural provisions

Article 18
Questioning of suspects pursuant to requests from the International Criminal Court

(1) Persons questioned pursuant to a request from the International Criminal Court on suspicion of having committed a crime within its jurisdiction shall, prior thereto, be informed of the crime they are suspected of and of their right to:

(a) remain silent without having to fear that such silence will be taken into consideration in the determination of their guilt or innocence;

Liechtenstein - Criminal Procedure Code 1988 (2017) EN

''General provisions, § 2a1''

It shall not be permissible to induce persons to undertake, continue,

or complete an offence or to have secretly appointed persons entice a

confession.

''Title X,§ 1081''

1) The following persons may refuse to give testimony:

1. persons who by giving testimony would expose themselves or a

relative (§ 107(1)(1)) to the risk of criminal prosecution or - in

connection with criminal proceedings against them - to the danger of

self-incrimination beyond their testimony so far;

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;