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Criminal Procedure Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter XLIV
Criminal Procedure Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter XLIV
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Where, on an appeal under section 424, the Court of Appeal is of opinion that the case is not one where there should have been a verdict of acquittal but that there should have been a finding that the accused person was under disability, the Court of Appeal shall make an order that the appellant be admitted to a prison or hospital as the Court of Appeal may direct.
Court of Appeal
"Court of Appeal" means the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court for Brunei Darussalam;
Where in accordance with section 425(4)@) the Court of
Appeal substitutes a verdict of acquittal and it is of opinion that -
the appellant is suffering from mental disorder of a nature or degree which warrants his detention in a hospital (with or without medical treatment); and
he ought to be so detained in the interests of his own health or safety or with a view to the protection of other persons, the Court of Appeal shall make an order that the appellant be admitted to such prison or hospital as may be specified.
On making an order under this section, the Court of Appeal may give such directions as it thinks fit for his detention pending his admission to a prison or hospital.
Court of Appeal
"Court of Appeal" means the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court for Brunei Darussalam;