Criminal Procedure Code at Myanmar
Myanmar's criminal justice system is governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure (India Act V of 1898), which was enacted on July 1, 1898, during British colonial rule. This Code was adopted in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and has been in force since then, with some amendments over time. (Code of Criminal Procedure (India Act V, 1898), Myanmar, WIPO Lex)
⚖️ Structure and Key Provisions
The Code of Criminal Procedure outlines the procedures for the administration of criminal justice in Myanmar. Key aspects include:
Preliminary Provisions: Defines the scope and application of the Code, including its territorial extent and the definitions of various legal terms.
Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices: Establishes the structure of criminal courts and the appointment of judicial officers.
Power of Courts: Specifies the powers of courts to issue warrants, summon witnesses, and enforce attendance.
Processes to Compel Appearance: Details the procedures for compelling the appearance of accused persons and witnesses.
Security for Keeping the Peace and Good Behaviour: Provides for the taking of security from individuals to maintain peace and good behavior. (THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE)
Preventive Action of Police: Outlines the preventive powers of the police to maintain public order.
Information to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate: Describes how information is provided to the police and their authority to investigate offenses.
Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials: Defines the jurisdiction of various criminal courts in conducting inquiries and trials.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates.
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates.
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates.
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates. (Code of Criminal Procedure (India Act V, 1898), Myanmar, WIPO Lex)
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates.
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates.
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates.
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates. (Code of Criminal Procedure (India Act V, 1898), Myanmar, WIPO Lex)
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates.
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates.
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings: Specifies the conditions necessary for the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Complaints to Magistrates: Details the procedures for lodging complaints with magistrates.
Cognizance of Offenses by Magistrates: Outlines how magistrates take cognizance of offenses.
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