Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 366B

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366B. (1) The burden of proof for establishing the guilt of suspects or accused persons s hall lie with the prosecution: Provided that the provisions of this article shall be without prejudice to: (a) the proviso to sub-article (5) of article 39 of the Constitution ; 246 CAP . 9.] CRIMINAL CODE (b) any obligation of a judge, magistrate or any court or tribunal to seek both inculpa tory and exculpatory evidence; (c) the right of the defence to submit any evidence according to law. (2) Any reasonable doubt as to the question of guilt shall benefit the suspect or accused person including where the court assesses whether an accused person should be acquitted. Public references to guilt. Added by: XXXII.2018.6.

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