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Clause.

PREVENTION OF BRIBERY BILL

PART IV.

EVIDENCE.

Page.

19.

Evidence of custom inadmissible

20.

21.

22.

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23.24.

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Custom not to be a defence

Evidence of pecuniary resources or property

or receiving

Person giving bribe nor to be regarded as an accomplice

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Power of court to grant conditional pardon Power to secure evidence of parties to offences

Protection of informer

Burden of proof

Unsworn statement by accused person on trial not receivable-

Comment on failure of accused to give evidence

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26.

27 28.

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29 30.

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33.

PART V.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Frivolous, false or groundless complaints to be reported to the Attorney

General

...

Power as to costs on acquittal

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Offence of making a false report of the commission of offence etc.

Offence to disclose identity etc. of persons being investigated

Consent of Attorney General required for prosecution of offences under

Part II

Alternative convictions and amendino narticulars

Extension of certain provisions in relation to offences

under repealed Ordinance ...

Amendment of Schedule ...