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Afenyo-Markin says tribunals bill could worsen pressure on suspects to plead guilty
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has alleged that some police investigators and prosecutors routinely pressure criminal suspects into pleading guilty to secure quick convictions, warning that the practice could worsen under the newly passed Tribunals Bill.
He cited the recent case of a TikToker who was sentenced after pleading guilty, arguing that it illustrated concerns about how some suspects are advised during criminal investigations.
According to Afenyo-Markin, the practice of encouraging guilty pleas already exists within the current criminal justice system.
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