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What is the key difference between a confession and an admission?
What is the key difference between a confession and an admission?
- A confession is a statement that runs in favour of the accused, whereas an admission runs against the accused
- A confession is a statement made by a suspect, whereas an admission is made by a witness
- A confession is a species of admission that necessarily runs against the interest of the accused (correct)
- A confession is more comprehensive than an admission
In what type of proceedings are admissions generally used?
In what type of proceedings are admissions generally used?
- Criminal proceedings
- Administrative proceedings
- Constitutional proceedings
- Civil proceedings (correct)
What is the relevance of a confession in terms of its effect on co-accused persons?
What is the relevance of a confession in terms of its effect on co-accused persons?
- A confession is only admissible against the accused who made the confession
- A confession has no relevance to co-accused persons
- A confession is only relevant against co-accused persons who are not being tried for the same offence
- A confession is relevant against all co-accused persons being tried for the same offence (correct)
What is the nature of a confession in terms of the interest of the accused?
What is the nature of a confession in terms of the interest of the accused?
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What is the effect of a statement made by a co-plaintiff or co-defendant in an admission?
What is the effect of a statement made by a co-plaintiff or co-defendant in an admission?
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Can an accused person rely on their own confessional statements for their own purposes?
Can an accused person rely on their own confessional statements for their own purposes?
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