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What are the challenges confronting the admissibility of confessional statements in Nigeria?

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Jonelle Oteng-Nyame

Nov 24 2021

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Confessional statements are largely governed by section 28 - 31 of of the Evidence Act 2011. According to section 29(1) of the act, confessional statements must be made voluntarily by the accused and the burden of proving that a statement was made voluntarily lies on the prosecution. The accused can challenge the admissibility of such a statement by asserting 1. That he did not make the statement or 2. That he made the statement or signed it but not voluntarily.

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