This is in response to a news story that happened in the United States, I thought we were remaining in that context. And if I'm to think outside of an American-centric viewpoint, what governing body do you point to that would protect someone's rights from being forced to provide evidence against themselves when being charged with a crime?
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Is this something that ought not be considered either?
I think it is right to think in a american context here because no other western country would hold someone for so long just because he probably forgot his password. This is obviously a american issue.
"Bad guys" still have fifth amendment protection. You prosecute, satisfy the burden of proof and hope a jury convicts. That's what you do.
Outside of that, if you really want this changed, petition your representative to repeal the fifth amendment, I suppose?