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Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber has approved a legislative reform to Article 36 of the Constitution that restricts the right of family members to refuse to testify in cases involving sexual offenses against minors.
The ruling confirms that relatives of an accused individual will no longer be exempt from providing testimony when the alleged crime involves the sexual abuse of a child or adolescent. This decision marks a significant change in the legal framework governing witness testimony in criminal proceedings.
The reform aims to prioritize the protection of minors and ensure that evidence in sensitive cases is not withheld due to familial ties. The Constitutional Chamber’s endorsement allows the legislative process for this constitutional amendment to proceed.
Article source: nacion.com | Image credit: El Observador CR
