Originally Posted by
Step Turn
This sentiment worries me.
And I would be he first to say it's largely tongue-in-cheek. But only largely.
I'm a professional engineer (C.Eng) and the code of conduct I have to sign up to for this essentially says that I must disclose my mistakes and culpability freely and without thought for the personal consequences. So as a professional I just can't understand the concept that I should consider only providing a statement if it's excluded from any subsequent legal action.
In most legal system *people* have rights of non-self-incrimination (US 5th amendment, ECHR article 6 et al), but I would argue that
Professionals (accredited members of Professions) in these sorts of situations have waived that right because of the responsibilities they hold. That's why these judgements trouble me.
I'm aware that there are probably few who would agree with me on that point, but then as a Professional I'm more concerned with the reality than any popularity consequences.
PDR