Accused’s testimony and statements in jurisprudence of international criminal courts and tribunals

Abstract

The article analyses jurisprudence of the international criminal courts and tribunals concerning accused’s testimony under the oath and unsworn statements. In particular, the article addresses such issues as applicability of the privilege against selfincrimination, the right to communicate with the counsel in the course of the testimony, the timing of the testimony, and the probative value of the testimony and statements. This article can be a useful guide in drafting relevant legal norms and implementation of international standards in criminal justice into the national legislation on criminal procedure.