Confession to police officer not to be proved

A confession made to a police officer cannot be proved against the accused in court. When a person admits guilt only during police questioning, that admission is not admissible as evidence to convict; the prosecution must rely on other proof.

Ravi, questioned at a police station, tells the officer he broke a shop window. At trial the court will not admit Ravi’s statement to the police as proof of guilt; the prosecution must produce independent evidence instead.