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Zwijgen als bewijs?

Does silence influence a judge’s decision?

A suspect in a criminal case has the right to remain silent. But what happens whe n someone actually exercises that right? Can silence influence a judg e’s decision? Criminal law scholar Tessa van der Rijst explored thi s question and suggests that silence can indeed affect judicial decis ion-making. How does that work exactly?
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Does silence influence a judge’s decision?

A s uspect in a criminal case has the right to remain silent. But what ha ppens when someone actually exercises that right? Can silence influen ce a judge’s decision? Criminal law scholar Tessa van der Rijst exp lored this question and suggests that silence can indeed affect judic ial decision-making. How does that work exactly?
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