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Part 8

323. Procedure when prisoner of unsound mind reported able to make defence

If the person is confined under the provision of section 3 17 and -

(a)

the medical officers certifL that in their opinion the person is capable of making his defence; and

(b)

the Public Prosecutor certifies that in his opinion it is in the public interest that the trial of the person shall proceed, he shall be taken before the Court at such time as the Court appoints, and if the Court is satisfied that such person is capable of making his defence, shall proceed with the trial.

Transferred from the Minister of Law to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, with effect from 26th July 1983 -

p 37/1999]

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Criminal Procedure Code

Report

Part 9

Chapter XXXVI

Chapter XL

Chapter XLI

Part

Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal

Chapter XLII

Chapter XLIII

Chapter XLIV

Chapter XLV

Schedules