Comparative law notes
In Brazilian criminal procedure, confessions made under threat or payment have no legal effect. A confession is only admissible if it is voluntary.
confissão espontânea
substantivo
full
voluntary confession
noun
Definitions of voluntary confession
a confession (=a statement by a defendant that he or she has committed a particular crime) made by a person accused of a crime, given without that person being threatened or paid
We have to draw a distinction between a voluntary confession and one made under pressure.