Right Against Self Incrimination

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In Singapore and Malaysia, the right against self-incrimination is protected under their respective Evidence Acts. This right applies to witnesses and individuals being questioned, regardless of arrest status. There is no legal obligation for individuals who have committed a crime but have not been arrested or had a search warrant issued against them to turn themselves in. Not confessing to a crime is legally permissible in both countries.

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is there a right against self incrimination in singapore and malaysia, even if you have not been arrested?

In both Singapore and Malaysia, the right against self-incrimination applies regardless of whether you have been arrested. Below are the relevant provisions:

Singapore:
- **Evidence Act (Chapter *)**
- Section *: Witnesses are not bound to answer questions that would expose them to criminal charges, penalties, or forfeiture.

Malaysia:
- **Evidence Act ***
- Section *(*): Witnesses are protected from being compelled to answer questions that may incriminate them.
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how do you know that they apply regardless of whether you have been arrested?

In both Singapore and Malaysia, the provisions in the Evidence Acts specifically protect witnesses from self-incrimination irrespective of arrest status. These sections are designed to ensure that individuals are not compelled to provide testimony that could incriminate them, regardless of their legal standing at the moment.
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how do you know that they apply in singapore and malaysia regardless of whether you have been arrested? does this apply to someone who is not a witness but is someone who committed a crime but hasnt been arrested?

The right against self-incrimination in Singapore and Malaysia is designed to protect individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves, regardless of their arrest status. This protection generally applies to witnesses and individuals under questioning, including those who have committed a crime but haven't been arrested.
In both countries, the respective Evidence Acts ensure this protection:
- **Singapore**: Evidence Act (Chapter *), Section *.
- **Malaysia**: Evidence Act *, Section *(*).
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does it apply in singapore and malaysia if a person is not a witness?

The right against self-incrimination in Singapore and Malaysia primarily applies to individuals in their capacity as witnesses or those being questioned.

Singapore:
- **Evidence Act (Chapter *)**
- Section *: Protects witnesses from answering self-incriminating questions.

Malaysia:
- **Evidence Act ***
- Section *(*): Protects witnesses from compelled self-incrimination.
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so if im not a witness or suspect, do i not have the right to avoid self incrimination in singapore and malaysia?

In both Singapore and Malaysia, the right against self-incrimination largely applies to individuals in their capacity as witnesses or those being questioned.
- **Singapore**: Evidence Act (Chapter *), Section *.
- **Malaysia**: Evidence Act *, Section *(*).
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so if im not a witness or suspect, do i not have the right to avoid self incrimination in singapore and malaysia? please say yes or no

No.

so i am legally required to self incriminate if i am not a witness in singapore and malaysia?

No, you are not legally required to self-incriminate in Singapore and Malaysia if you are not a witness or suspect. The right against self-incrimination primarily applies to witnesses and those being questioned.
Do you have a specific legal concern in Tokyo that you need information about?

no, i am only interested in singapore and malaysian law

I understand. To summarize:
- **Singapore**: The right against self-incrimination is covered under the Evidence Act (Chapter *), Section *, which protects witnesses.
- **Malaysia**: The Evidence Act *, Section *(*), protects witnesses from self-incrimination.
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under singapore and malay law, if someone committed a crime and knew they committed a crime, but have not been arrested by the authoriteis or had a search warrant out for them, are they acting within the law by choosing not to turn themselves in for their crime?

In both Singapore and Malaysia, there is no legal obligation for an individual to turn themselves in if they have committed a crime and have not been arrested or had a search warrant issued against them. However, remaining at large could lead to further complications if apprehended later.
Do you have any further questions or need information on a related topic?

In both Singapore and Malaysia, there is no legal requirement for an individual to turn themselves in if they have committed a crime and have not been arrested or faced a search warrant. Not confessing to a crime, by itself, is legally permissible.
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or simply put, is the answer to both questions a yes or no?

Yes.

thank you, this has been very comforting

You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

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