# The Coroners Rules 1984, Article 22: Self-incrimination


(1) No witness at an inquest shall be obliged to answer any question tending to incriminate himself.
(2) Where it appears to the coroner that a witness has been asked such a question, the coroner shall inform the witness that he may refuse to answer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1984/552/article/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coroners-rules-1984/article-22
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