沉默权在我国有一个更直观的名字-零口供案件。距离十一年前辽宁抚顺全国第一起零口供案件,到今天百度搜索零口供死刑的结果为82100条,零口供案件在全国案件比重中越来越大这已经是不争的事实,那是否可以说,我国已经具备引入沉默权的条件了呢?
这得从米兰达宣言说起,托香港和外国电影的福气,虽然国内没几个人听过米兰达宣言这个名字,却基本上都对这玩意的内容耳熟能详,现在附内容如下:
You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions.
Anything you do say may be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future.
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish.
If you decide to answer questions now without an attorney present you will still have the right to stop answering at any time until you talk to an attorney.
Knowing and understanding your rights as I have explained them to you, are you willing to answer my questions without an attorney present?