Supreme Court · 15 January 1979

Maketo & Others v People (S.C.Z. Judgment 5 of 1979) [1979] ZMSC 5 (15 January 1979)

An extra‑curial confession binds only its maker; aiding and abetting requires intentional encouragement, not mere presence. Flynote Criminal law — Extra‑curial confession — Admissibility and effect; uncorroborated confession may sustain conviction; aiding and abetting — encouragement requires intent and wilful encouragement, mere presence insufficient; police interrogation — liability of co‑accused Read full summary

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