Can Section 127 Statements be Manipulated by Law Enforcement?
Friday, March 27th, 2026Shenali D. Waduge Section 127 of Sri Lanka’s Code of Criminal Procedure allows a Magistrate to record statements or confessions in criminal cases — not just from the accused, but also from anyone claiming to have information about a crime. The law aims to capture voluntary statements in a judicial setting. The Magistrate’s role is […]
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