The Right to Silence
One of the most fundamental, yet often misunderstood and seldom utilised rights of an accused person is his right to silence.
What is the right to silence?
In a nutshell, the right to silence is:
The refusal by an accused person to answer questions put to him by an investigator cannot be used against the accused person in a court case.
Why do we have a right to remain silent?
The right to silence is […]