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    Question

    Under the BSA, which statement is true regarding

    confessions made to police officers?
    A All confessions to police are admissible Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Confessions to police are admissible if made voluntarily in custody Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Confessions to police are admissible if recorded by a magistrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Confessions are admissible if recorded before a witness Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Confessions are admissible if not retracted in trial Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation:As per Section 22 of the BSA (similar to Section 164 CrPC), confessions made to police are not admissible unless: •They are recorded by a Magistrate, and •The accused is informed that the confession is not compulsory. This protects the accused from coerced or forced confessions.

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