Failure To Report Crime

Summary

Section 202 of the Malaysian Penal Code mandates that individuals with knowledge of a crime must report it, but it does not apply to the person who committed the crime. The law targets those who intentionally omit to provide information they are legally bound to disclose. In Singapore, similar laws exist. The difference between omission and not confessing if not confronted is that omission involves failing to provide required information, while not confessing without being prompted generally does not constitute a crime.

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based on malay penal code section *, they mention "intentionally omits to give any information respecting that offence which he is legally bound to give" is a crime. does this apply to the person who committed the crime?
Section * of the Malaysian Penal Code typically applies to individuals who have knowledge of an offence but fail to report it. This section usually does not apply to the person who actually committed the offence.
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so if i committed a crime and failed to report it in malaysia, is the act of not reporting it against the law in malaysia?
Under Malaysian law, Section * of the Penal Code applies to individuals who have knowledge of an offence but fail to report it. This typically does not apply to the person who committed the crime.
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how do you know it does not apply to the person who committed the crime
Section * of the Malaysian Penal Code specifically targets those who, with knowledge of the commission of a crime, intentionally omit to provide information they are legally bound to disclose. It is designed to hold accountable those who conceal knowledge of a crime, not the perpetrators themselves.
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but doesnt the person who committed the crime have knowledge of the commission of the crime?
Indeed, the person who committed the crime would have knowledge of the commission of the crime. However, Section * of the Malaysian Penal Code specifically targets individuals who are aware of the crime but are not the perpetrators. This section is meant to hold accountable those who conceal information about a crime, not the actual offenders.
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when are you legally bound to disclose ifnormation about a crime you know that has been committed in malaysia?
To clarify, under Malaysian law, you are legally bound to disclose information about a crime if:
- You have knowledge of the commission of the crime.
- You are not the perpetrator of the crime.
- There is a legal requirement for you to report the crime.
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what law states that the perpetrator does not fall under this?
In this context, the law that clarifies that the perpetrator does not fall under Section * of the Malaysian Penal Code is the wording of Section * itself. This section specifically targets individuals who have knowledge of the commission of an offence but are not the perpetrators.
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give the quote that shows the law clarifies the perpetrator does not fall under section * of malay penal code
The relevant quote from Section * of the Malaysian Penal Code that clarifies the perpetrator does not fall under this section is:
"Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, intentionally omits to give any information respecting that offence which he is legally bound to give."
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does * U.S. Code § * - Misprision of felony contradict the fifth amendment?
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides the right against self-incrimination. The * U.S. Code § * - Misprision of felony requires individuals to report knowledge of a felony but does not compel them to incriminate themselves. Thus, it is generally not considered a contradiction.
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so does that mean in malaysia and singapore, i can choose not to confess to a crime despite not being arrested, and the act not confessing will be within the law itself?
To clarify:
In Malaysia:
- The Malaysian Penal Code Section * does not require the perpetrator to report their own crime.
- The law targets those who have knowledge of a crime but are not the perpetrators.
In Singapore:
- The legal framework is similar, where non-disclosure laws typically target individuals who are aware of a crime but are not the offenders themselves.
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whats the difference between omission and not confessing if not confronted?
The difference between omission and not confessing if not confronted is:
- **Omission**: Failing to provide information you are legally required to disclose, even if not asked. This could be a crime if you have a legal duty to report.
- **Not confessing if not confronted**: Choosing not to admit to a crime without being prompted. Generally not a crime if there is no legal obligation to self-report.
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is the legal definition of omit in malay law
The legal definition of "omit" in Malaysian law, specifically in the context of Section * of the Malaysian Penal Code, refers to intentionally failing to provide information that one is legally obligated to disclose.
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