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Thus, a person called to testify before Congress can refuse if they believe the government could use the testimony against them in criminal proceedings. To render the protections against self-incrimination ineffective, Congress can provide immunity from criminal prosecution.
In many cases, such as a simple assault, the primary evidence, and sometimes the only evidence, against the defendant is the testimony of the victim. Many times, a victim will think that he or she can simply refuse to testify in order to get a case dismissed against a loved one. While it is true that it is difficult to actually force a victim or a witness to testify, it is important to note that nobody has the right to refuse to testify.