The Historical Origins of the Privilege against Self-Incrimination at Common Law

The Historical Origins of the Privilege against Self-Incrimination at Common Law

One of the landmark events in the history of Anglo-American law was the appearance of the privilege against self-incrimination. A brief history of the principle is presented.

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Veröffentlicht in:Michigan law review 1994-03, Vol.92 (5), p.1047-1085
1. Verfasser: Langbein, John H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Common law
Criminal procedures
Criminal prosecution
Criminals
Defendants
Defense (Criminal procedure)
Defense counsel
Essays
Evidence
History
Juries
Law
Laws, regulations and rules
Legal authorities
Oaths
Privilege against self incrimination
Self incrimination
Trials
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Zusammenfassung:One of the landmark events in the history of Anglo-American law was the appearance of the privilege against self-incrimination. A brief history of the principle is presented.
ISSN:0026-2234
1939-8557
DOI:10.2307/1289628