Practice question
The accused is absent but duly notified; defense counsel and the prosecutor attend. The prosecution asks to declare every element admitted solely because the conference proceeds. Which is best?
- Every absent accused admits all elements
- The prosecutor may sign on the accused’s behalf
- The court must abandon all pre-trial tasks
- Private complainant attendance alone proves guilt
- Proceeding does not eliminate Rule118’s safeguards for admissions
Legal references
- Rule118 Section2; AM15-06-10-SC III8(f): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/20516
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