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Noun Concept
Categories: Criminal procedure, English criminal law
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right to silence in England and Wales  You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you later rely on in court.
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The right to silence in England and Wales is the protection given to a person during criminal proceedings from adverse consequences of remaining silent. Wikipedia
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The right to silence in England and Wales is the protection given to a person during criminal proceedings from adverse consequences of remaining silent. Wikipedia
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right to silence in England and Wales
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Right to silence in England and Wales
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You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you later rely on in court.

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