Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 658

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658. Any confession made by the person charged or accused, whether in writing, orally, by audiovisual means or by other me ans, may be received in evidence against or in favour of the person, as the case may be, who made it, provided it appears that such confession was made voluntarily, and not extorted or obtained b y means of threats or intimidation, or of any promise or suggesti on of favour. Production of written confession. Amended by: LI.2016.7.

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