# Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Section 80A: Rule where accused’s spouse or civil partner not compellable.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The failure of the spouse or civil partner of a person charged in any proceedings to give evidence in the proceedings shall not be made the subject of any comment by the prosecution.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/80A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-and-criminal-evidence-act-1984/section-80A
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