[Rev. 2012] Criminal Procedure Code CAP. 75 137D. Consultation with victim, etc. A prosecutor shall only enter into a plea agreement in accordance with section 137A— (a) after consultation with the police officer investigating the case; (b) with due regard to the nature of and the circumstances relating to the offence, the personal circumstances of the accused person and the interests of the community; (c) unless the circumstances do not permit, after affording the victim or his legal representative the opportunity to make representations to the prosecutor regarding the contents of the agreement. 137E. Form of plea agreement A plea agreement shall be in writing, and shall— (a) be reviewed and accepted by the accused person, or explained to the accused person in a language that he understands; (b) if the accused person has negotiated with the prosecutor through an interpreter, contain a certificate by the interpreter to the effect that the interpreter is proficient in that language and that he interpreted accurately during the negotiations and in respect of the contents of the agreement; (c) state fully the terms of the agreement, the substantial facts of the matter and all other relevant facts of the case and any admissions made by the accused person; (d) be signed by the prosecutor and the accused person or his legal representative; (e) be signed by the complainant if a compensation order contemplated in section 175(2)(b) has been included in the agreement. 137F. Recording of plea agreement by court (1) Before the court records a plea agreement, the accused person shall be placed under oath and the court shall address the accused person personally in court, and shall inform the accused person of, and determine that the accused person understands— (a) the right to— (i) plead not guilty, or having already so pleaded, to persist in that plea; (ii) be presumed innocent until proved guilty; (iii) remain silent and not to testify during the proceedings; (iv) not being compelled to give self-incriminating evidence; (v) a full trial; (vi) be represented by a legal representative of his own choice, and where necessary, have the court appoint a legal representative; C44 - 53 [Issue 1]

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