Procedure for witness testimony - national proceedings

Mexico

Mexico - Constitution 1917 (2015) EN

TITLE ONE

CHAPTER I
Fundamental rights

Article 20

B. Defendant’s rights

IV. All witnesses and any other evidence submitted by the defendant shall be admitted within the term established by law. Judicial authority shall assist defendant to enforce appearance of those witnesses whose testimony he may request, in the terms set forth by the law.

''TITLE ONE, CHAPTER I: Human Rights and Guarantees, Article 20''

A. General principles:
III. Only the evidence submitted in the hearing shall be used for the

sentence. The law shall establish the exceptions for the above and the

pertinent requirements in case that the nature of the evidence

requires prior evaluation.

''TITLE ONE, CHAPTER I: Human Rights and Guarantees, Article 20''

B. Defendant's rights
IV. All witnesses and any other evidence submitted by the defendant shall

be admitted within the terms established by law. Judicial authority

shall assist the defendant to enforce appearance of those witnesses

whose testimony he may request, in the terms set forth by the law.

Rome Statute

Article 69 Evidence

1. Before testifying, each witness shall, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, give an undertaking as to the truthfulness of the evidence to be given by that witness.

2. The testimony of a witness at trial shall be given in person, except to the extent provided by the measures set forth in article 68 or in the Rules of Procedure and Evidence. The Court may also permit the giving of viva voce (oral) or recorded testimony of a witness by means of video or audio technology, as well as the introduction of documents or written transcripts, subject to this Statute and in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence. These measures shall not be prejudicial to or inconsistent with the rights of the accused.