Hartley v HM Advocate 1979 SLT 26

Citation: Hartley v HM Advocate 1979 SLT 26

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Rule of thumb: Where there is a confession/admission against self-interest made, can this be withdrawn? No, usually once an admission/confession is made it cannot be reversed.

Judgment:

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