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The Role of The Right to Silence in Protecting Suspects’ Procedural Rights
DOI
Crossref DOI
10.37547/tajpslc/Volume08Issue05-10
tajpslc
2026
VOL. 8
/ NO. 05
MAY
RESEARCH OVERVIEW
Abstract
This article analyzes the critical function that the right to silence plays within the framework of criminal justice. It examines how this right serve as a safeguard for suspects against self-incrimination and ensures fair treatment during legal proceedings. The article discusses various legal precedents and frameworks across different jurisdictions, highlighting the implications of the right to silence on police interrogation practices and the overall integrity of the judicial process. Through a comprehensive analysis, the author argues that upholding the right to silence is essential for maintaining the balance between effective law enforcement and the protection of individual rights.
RESEARCH TOPICS
Keywords
Right to silence
procedural rights
self-incrimination
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