[pritchke]

Originally posted by Timber Loftis: Oh, yeah, that rule that in UK courts no one can refuse to testify. Here, we have 5th Amendment protection that you don't have to bear witness against yourself, which extends to the marriage privilege.

Correct me if I am wrong but can't a judge issue something saying that you must testify. You can refuse but if the judge thinks its important enough to the case they can issue a document saying testify or face these consequences in which case you still have the right to refuse but you will be punished for it. I don't know but if judges can decide who the president is surely they can do this. Then there are the issues of national security which end up tossing amendment protections out the window. Oh you feel so protected but are you?

Isn't that what subpoenas are for. So basically same crap just a different pile. The UK courts system just seems to take away the paperwork. I mean both governments get you in ther end anyway, if you refuse to testify.

[ 03-30-2004, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]