THE RULES GOVERNING ADMISSIBILITY OF CONFESSION UNDER THE EVIDENCE ACT, CAP 112 LFN, 1990: A CRITIQUE
THE RULES GOVERNING ADMISSIBILITY OF CONFESSION UNDER THE EVIDENCE ACT, CAP 112 LFN, 1990: A CRITIQUE
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2000
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ABDUL-AZEEZ, ADAMU
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This thesis deals with the issue of voluntary and involuntary confession. It
deals with the nature and meaning of confessional statement. The requirements and
scope of voluntary confession was also examined. The requirements, scope and
instances of involuntary confession were also discussed. The procedure for
obtaining confessions was also critically highlighted.
This topic on confession was chosen by the student because of the
controversial and interesting status of confessional statement particularly when it
come to admissibility of the said confession
This thesis was also meant to highlight inadequacies of the law in respect of
confessions.
In conclusion, various suggestions were given on how these inadequacies
can be amended and corrected to serve the interest of justice.
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RULES,, GOVERNING,, ADMISSIBILITY,, CONFESSION,, EVIDENCE,, CRITIQUE