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| (2) Before the accused makes any statement in answer to the charge, the Magistrate shall state to him and give him clearly to understand that he has nothing to hope from any promise of favour and nothing to fear from any threat which may be held out to him to induce him to make any admission or confession of his guilt, but that whatsoever he then says will be given in evidence at his trial, notwithstanding the promise or threat. |
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| (3) Any statement the accused makes in answer to the charge shall be recorded in the manner provided by section 277. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts