right against self-incrimination
right against self-incrimination 反对自证其罪的权利 刑事被告人或证人享有的一项宪法性权利(如美国宪法第五条修正案即有规定),指如果某人的证言有可能导致其受到刑事追诉,则他享有不被政府强迫提供此种证言的权利。在某些情况下,当事人可以放弃此项权利。除刑事诉讼外,在民事诉讼、立法程序、行政程序或大陪审团程序中,当事人也可以主张这项权利。也称作privilege against self-incrimination; right to remain silent。
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