Defence Disclosure Flashcards
1
Q
In which circumstance are Defendants bound to produce a defence statement?
A
In the Crown Court
2
Q
What is the time limit for serving a defence statement?
A
28 days from initial prosecution disclosure in the Crown Court, 14 days in the Magistrates Court
3
Q
What are the four matters that every defence statement must include?
A
- The nature of your defence, including any particular defences
- Matters of fact on which you take issue with the prosecutor
- Particulars of any fact on which you intend to rely
- Any point of law you wish to take