Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 534A

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534A. The provisions of this Title shall apply to a person from the time that he is made aware by the Executive Police that he is suspected of having committed an offence (hereinafter in this t itle referred to as the "suspect") and to a person charged or accuse d of having committed an offence (hereinafter in this title referred to as the "accused") until the conclusion of the criminal proceedings , including, where applicable, th e passing of sentence and the determination of an appeal: Provided that "criminal pr oceedings" shall include investigations by the Executive Police and extrad ition proceedi ngs: Provided further that the provisions of this Title shall also apply to a person other than a s uspect or an accused person who , in the course of questioning by the police or by another law enforcement authority, becomes a suspect or an accused person. 328 CAP . 9.] CRIMINAL CODE Right to information and Letter of Rights. Added by: IV .2014.25. Amended by: L!. 2016.5

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