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CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM. A presentation by the Attorney General’s Chambers. Background. Based on English Legal System Laws & Procedure in civil and criminal matters similar to Malaysia & Singapore Sources of Law – Brunei Constitution Written Law
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM A presentation by the Attorney General’s Chambers
Background • Based on English Legal System • Laws & Procedure in civil and criminal matters similar to Malaysia & Singapore • Sources of Law – Brunei Constitution Written Law Subsidiary Legislation Judicial Decisions English Law Islamic Law
Main Legislation • Criminal Procedure Code, Chapter 7 • Penal Code, Chapter 22 • Evidence Act, Chapter 108
Responsibilities of the Public Prosecutor • Prosecution in Criminal Court. • Advising Law Enforcement agencies. • Contribute to formulation of policy. • Provide lectures / training and conduct dialogues with law enforcement agencies.
Police Narcotics Control Bureau Immigration Customs Anti Corruption Bureau Forestry Labour Health InvestigationEnforcement Agencies:
Arrest powers “48 hours detention period” PG PNG BAIL
Trials Defendant Plead Guilty Plead Not Guilty Statement of Facts Trial Convicted Acquitted Sentence