Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Trial within Trial — Where Accused Denies Making Statement — Admissibility Not Affected

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that where an accused denies making a statement, it is admitted without a trial within trial, as voluntariness is not in issue; a trial within trial is only required where involuntariness is alleged. The principle applies where confessions are challenged. It ensures…

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