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How criminals could get away with serious offences in new rules

Plea bargaining will only be allowed after accused person has been charged in court. [Courtesy]

Those who have committed serious crimes could soon get away with their misdeeds by pleading to lesser charges thanks to new rules.

The rules, gazetted by the Attorney General’s office, will guide plea bargain procedures between the prosecutor and the accused person.

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