Established Views on Witness Immunity in Criminal Procedure Law

Abstract

This article analyzes issues related to established views on witness immunity in criminal procedural law. Most importantly, it emphasizes aspects of witness immunity - the right of a person summoned for questioning to refuse to testify against themselves, their spouse, close relatives and other close associates, as well as the right of a suspect or accused to refuse to testify about circumstances of committing a crime against themselves. This article analyzes both national and foreign legislation, along with the opinions of scholars.