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Research On Privilege Of Criminal Witness

Posted on:2010-03-17Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Y Y ZhangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2166360302961950Subject:Procedural Law
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The conception of the Privilege of Criminal Witness could be defined as this meaning: the Criminal Witness is authorized by Criminal Procedure Law to refuse to testify in the court under some special circumstances. The aim of most evidence rules is to discover the truth of criminal cases, while Privilege of Criminal Witness impedes the process of evidence discovery. It demonstrates the inherent spirits of protecting human rights.The dissertation is divided into three parts. Chapter 1 is the theoretical foundation consisting the meaning, characters of the Privilege of Criminal Witness, the difference from other related concepts as well as its classifications and value. Chapter 2 specifically introduces the four forms of the Privilege of Criminal Witness including its development process and legislations of some countries and districts. Chapter 3 firstly discusses ancient and modern history of the development of Privilege of Criminal Witness System in China. In addition, synthesizing the current legislations, the author analysis the drawbacks and negative influences of current legislation in Mainland of China. Furthermore, the author put forward some ideas on the re-amending of Criminal Procedure Law. Eventually, the Privilege of Criminal Witness is also a key factor in Building Socialist Harmonious Society.
Keywords/Search Tags:Criminal Witness, Privilege of Witness, Protecting Human Rights
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