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Medical Investigation Of Suspects By The Police, Jack Tsen-Ta Lee
Medical Investigation Of Suspects By The Police, Jack Tsen-Ta Lee
Jack Tsen-Ta LEE
Although medical examinations and samples taken from suspects' bodies in the course of police inquiries often lead to the discovery of important evidence, Singapore criminal procedure does not appear to empower the police to carry out such medical investigations. Neither does it safeguard the interests of suspects. It is submitted that the Criminal Procedure Code and other statutes should be brought up to date with modern science.