Malawi

Criminal procedure and evidence code

PART VIII
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE COMMITTAL OF ACCUSED PERSONS FOR TRIAL BEFORE THE HIGH COURT

268. Provisions as to taking statements or evidence of accused

(2) Before the accused makes any statement in answer to the charge, or gives evidence, as the case may be, the magistrate shall state to him and give him clearly to understand that he has nothing to hope from any promise of favour and nothing to fear from any threat which may have been held out to him to induce him to make any confession of his guilt, but that whatsoever he then says may be given in evidence on his trial notwithstanding any such promise or threat.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - unsworn oral or written statement in defence



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