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> In fact it's quite a bizarre thing to codify in a constitution otherwise. I don’t know about the US but in many jurisdictions you cannot be forced to testify
by lixtra 7y ago
> In fact it's quite a bizarre thing to codify in a constitution otherwise.
I don’t know about the US but in many jurisdictions you cannot be forced to testify against close family (spouse, children).
It’s clearly about the state not creating a cruel situation.
- deleted 7y ago[deleted]
- mikro2nd 7y agoI'd suspect it's more about the state being pragmatic concerning the chances you or I would lie to protect a family member - assuming we have no axe to grind with said family member...