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of 5 October 2007 (Status as of 1 July 2021)
Art. 140Prohibited methods of taking evidence
1 The use of coercion, violence, threats, promises, deception and methods that may compromise the ability of the person concerned to think or decide freely are prohibited when taking evidence.
2 Such methods remain unlawful even if the person concerned consents to their use.