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As a defence lawyer from Iran, I know the risks of National removing the right to silence – Samira Taghavi
Economics & Business2 min readNZ Herald

As a defence lawyer from Iran, I know the risks of National removing the right to silence – Samira Taghavi

OPINION: Choosing not to speak is not a technical obstacle to justice, it is a safeguard.

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OPINION: Choosing not to speak is not a technical obstacle to justice, it is a safeguard.

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