Malaysia legislation

Section 30

of EVIDENCE ACT 1950

Section 30

(2)

(Deleted by Act A324).

Explanation— “offence” as used in this section includes the abetment of or attempt to commit the offence.

(a)

A and B are jointly tried for the murder of C. It is proved that

A said: “B and I murdered C.” The court may consider the effect of this confession as against B.

(b)

A is on his trial for the murder of C. There is evidence to show that

C was murdered by A and B and that B said: “A and I murdered C.”

This statement may not be taken into consideration by the court against

A as B is not being jointly tried.

Act 56

Admissions not conclusive proof but may estop