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Can't be compelled to testify against a spouse
Isn't that "you have the right to remain silent etc" stuff on TV shows meant to protect yanks from testifying against anyone they don't want to testify against?
It's generally intended only as a protection against self incrimination. If prosecutors want to force your testimony, they can grant you limited immunity from prosecution and you can be compelled to testify. Of course it gets way more complicated than that, and I'm not a lawyer.