If a defendant refuses to answer a question, what is it called?

The right covers a number of issues centered on the right of the accused or the defendant to refuse to comment or provide an answer when questioned, either prior to or during legal proceedings in a court of law.

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It's the right to silence. They have a right to stay quiet.

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c) he felt the constitution clearly gave states this right.

a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal. this may result in the adoption of a new law.