Article 85 — Accused asked whether he wishes to make a statement.

(1) After the witnesses for the prosecution have been heard and their evidence recorded, the court shall ask the accused whether he wishes to make a statement in-answer to the charge. (2) He shall be informed that the preliminary inquiry does not constitute a trial and that the decision as to his guilt or innocence will be taken by the High Court and not by the committing court. (3) He shall be informed that he is not bound to say anytl1ing but that any statement he may wish to make will be taken down in writing and may be put in at his trial. .4rt. 86. - Statement of accused. (1) If the accused elects to make no statement, he shall forthwith be committed for trial before the High Court. (2) If the accused elects to make a statement, such statement shall be taken down in writing, read over to him, signed by the accused and kept in the file.