Charles Flanagan
Question:80 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice if he intends to abolish the right of silence and to create an absolute obligation to self-incriminate in court matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Right of Silence.
I could not undertake, by way of response to a parliamentary question, to disclose what particular legislative proposals I may have in mind. Any such proposals will in the normal way be brought before the Government, and, if approved, will be announced in the usual manner.
However, I can say that I have no proposals to create an absolute obligation on a defendant to incriminate himself in court proceedings.