Privilege against self-incrimination: an overview

Resource type: Practice note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdictions: England, Wales

Privilege against self-incrimination exempts a person from being compelled to produce documents or provide information which might incriminate him in any potential or current criminal proceedings in England and Wales. This practice note provides an overview of the relevant law.

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