CRIMINAL LAW — Confessional Statement — Unsigned Statement — Weight to be Attached

This principle establishes that an unsigned retracted confessional statement attracts very little or no weight, as an unsigned document is worthless. The principle applies where unsigned confessions are relied upon. It ensures that such statements are treated with caution. The principle reflects the requirement for signatures. It prevents reliance on unsigned documents. The court must attach little or no weight. The principle provides guidance on unsigned confessions.