IEA Section 26 — Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him

Summary

A confession made by a person while they are in police custody cannot be used as evidence against them in court, unless the confession was made directly in front of a magistrate. This rule applies regardless of whether the confession was voluntary or not.

Official Text

No confession made by any person whilst the is in the custody of a police officer, unless it be made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate1, shall be proved as against such person.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BSA §23 — Confession to police officer