The importance of making the accused understand the nature and consequences of pleading guilty

• Main Author: Kamarudin, Abdul Rani
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: UKM Press 2005
• Subjects: K Law (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/8615/1/2005_-_The_importance_of_making_the_accused_understand_the_nature_and_consequences_of_pleading_guilty.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/8615/; http://www.ukm.my/~penerbit/juum.html

The purpose of the charge in a criminal trial proceeding is to give to the accused person sufficient information of the allegation to his level best. Having said that, having the charge alone is not enough; the court is required to have it explained to the accused and to make sure that the accused u...