Criminal Procedure Code · s 116

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s 116Examining of witnesses by police

(1)

A police officer making a police investigation under this

Chapter may examine orally any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case and shall reduce into writing any statement made by the person so examined.

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(2)

The person shall be bound to state truly the facts and circumstances which he is acquainted concerning the case save only that he may decline to make, with regard to any fact or circumstances, a statement which would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge or to a penalty or forfeiture.

(3)

A statement made by any person under the provisions of this section shall be read over to him and shall, after correction if necessary, be signed by him.