Article 555. Diplomatic immunity from giving evidence CPC RK Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
1. The persons listed in paragraphs 1), 3) – 6) of the first part of Article 553 of this Code, as well as other persons, in accordance with an international treaty of the Republic of Kazakhstan, may not testify as a witness or victim, and if they agree to give such testimony, they are not required to appear before the body conducting the criminal proceedings for this purpose.. A summons for interrogation handed over to these persons should not contain a threat of coercive measures for their failure to appear before the body conducting the criminal process.
2. If these persons testified as victims or witnesses during the preliminary investigation, but did not appear at the court session, the court may announce their testimony.
3. The persons referred to in paragraph 2) of the first part of Article 553 of this Code may not refuse to testify as witnesses and victims, except for testimony on matters related to the performance of their official duties. If consular officials refuse to give evidence, no procedural coercion measures may be applied to them.
4. Persons enjoying diplomatic immunity are not required to submit to the body conducting criminal proceedings correspondence and other documents related to the performance of their official duties.
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