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> None of this would be possible in a civilized country. I think the same concept exists in many civilized countries. In Germany it's called Erzwingungshaft (h
by skrause 7y ago
> None of this would be possible in a civilized country.
I think the same concept exists in many civilized countries. In Germany it's called Erzwingungshaft (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erzwingungshaft https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erzwingungshaft) and can be up to half a year for refusing to testify (though you can refuse to testify against yourself or close relatives without repercussions, similar to the 5th amendment).
- italophil 7y agoIn Germany Ordnungshaft (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnungsmittel https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnungsmittel) is the measure for refusing to testify. It is strongly regulated and can't extend longer than 6 weeks without going to a higher court. Erzwingungshaft is incarceration for failure to pay fines or penalties.
- skrause 7y agoNo, it's the other way round if you read the actual law: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stpo/__70.html https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stpo/__70.html (1) Ordnungshaft is what you get if you fail to pay the fine (Ordnungsgeld) for refusing to testify. (2) Erzwingungshaft is a separate thing, has nothing to do with a fine and can be up to half a year.
- pera 7y agoGermany doesn't have grand juries though
- dahdum 7y agoI’m hard pressed to find examples of any country allowing witnesses to refuse to testify, the right to silence in common law applies to the accused. UK, Canada, and even Sweden all have compelled testimony.
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