In inquisitorial trial systems, no inference of guilt can legitimately be made from a defendant's refusal to testify, unlike in adversarial trial systems where guilt can legitimately be inferred by a defendant's silence.

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In inquisitorial systems, the court actively investigates the case and there is generally no rule that allows for an inference of guilt from a defendant's silence, similar to many adversarial systems where the right to remain silent is protected and cannot be used as evidence of guilt.

In Inquisitorial Trial Systems, No Inference of Guilt Can Legitimately