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ARTICLE-55: Rights of persons during an investigation     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) Shall not be compelled to incriminate himself or herself or to confess guilt; ...
... (b) To remain silent, without such silence being a consideration in the determination of guilt or innocence; ...


ARTICLE-64: Functions and powers of the Trial Chamber     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 8. (a) At the commencement of the trial, the Trial Chamber shall have read to the accused the charges previously confirmed by the Pre-Trial Chamber. The Trial Chamber shall satisfy itself that the accused understands the nature of the charges. It shall afford him or her the opportunity to make an admission of guilt in accordance with article 65 or to plead not guilty. ...
... 8. (a) At the commencement of the trial, the Trial Chamber shall have read to the accused the charges previously confirmed by the Pre-Trial Chamber. The Trial Chamber shall satisfy itself that the accused understands the nature of the charges. It shall afford him or her the opportunity to make an admission of guilt in accordance with article 65 or to plead not guilty. ...


ARTICLE-65: Proceedings on an admission of guilt     [go to this ARTICLE]
... Proceedings on an admission of guilt ...
... 1. Where the accused makes an admission of guilt pursuant to article 64, paragraph 8 (a), the Trial Chamber shall determine whether: ...
... (a) The accused understands the nature and consequences of the admission of guilt; ...
... (c) The admission of guilt is supported by the facts of the case that are contained in: ...
... 2. Where the Trial Chamber is satisfied that the matters referred to in paragraph 1 are established, it shall consider the admission of guilt, together with any additional evidence presented, as establishing all the essential facts that are required to prove the crime to which the admission of guilt relates, and may convict the accused of that crime. ...
... 2. Where the Trial Chamber is satisfied that the matters referred to in paragraph 1 are established, it shall consider the admission of guilt, together with any additional evidence presented, as establishing all the essential facts that are required to prove the crime to which the admission of guilt relates, and may convict the accused of that crime. ...
... 3. Where the Trial Chamber is not satisfied that the matters referred to in paragraph 1 are established, it shall consider the admission of guilt as not having been made, in which case it shall order that the trial be continued under the ordinary trial procedures provided by this Statute and may remit the case to another Trial Chamber. ...
... (b) Order that the trial be continued under the ordinary trial procedures provided by this Statute, in which case it shall consider the admission of guilt as not having been made and may remit the case to another Trial Chamber. ...
... 5. Any discussions between the Prosecutor and the defence regarding modification of the charges, the admission of guilt or the penalty to be imposed shall not be binding on the Court. ...


ARTICLE-66: Presumption of innocence     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. Everyone shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty before the Court in accordance with the applicable law. ...
... 2. The onus is on the Prosecutor to prove the guilt of the accused. ...
... 3. In order to convict the accused, the Court must be convinced of the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. ...


ARTICLE-67: Rights of the accused     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (g) Not to be compelled to testify or to confess guilt and to remain silent, without such silence being a consideration in the determination of guilt or innocence; ...
... (g) Not to be compelled to testify or to confess guilt and to remain silent, without such silence being a consideration in the determination of guilt or innocence; ...
... 2. In addition to any other disclosure provided for in this Statute, the Prosecutor shall, as soon as practicable, disclose to the defence evidence in the Prosecutor's possession or control which he or she believes shows or tends to show the innocence of the accused, or to mitigate the guilt of the accused, or which may affect the credibility of prosecution evidence. In case of doubt as to the application of this paragraph, the Court shall decide. ...


ARTICLE-72: Protection of national security information     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 7. Thereafter, if the Court determines that the evidence is relevant and necessary for the establishment of the guilt or innocence of the accused, the Court may undertake the following actions: ...