Article 147, paragraph (1)

第百四十七条第一項

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Any person may refuse to give testimony when there is a concern that such testimony may result in criminal prosecution or conviction against:
何人も、左に掲げる者が刑事訴追を受け、又は有罪判決を受ける虞のある証言を拒むことができる。
Date not yet set Not yet in force Act No. 46 of 2026 Reworded
Any person may refuse to give testimony when there is a concern that such testimony may result in criminal prosecution or conviction against:
何人も、左次に掲げる者が刑事訴追を受け、又は有罪判決を受ける虞おそれのある証言を拒むことができる。

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