Disclosure

Question 1

What is the definition of disclosure?

Answer 1

Refers to providing the defence with copies offer access to, any material which might reasonably be considered capable of undermining the case for the prosecution against the accused or of assisting the case for the accused, and which has not previously been disclosed.

Question 2

What are the 5 R’s relating to disclosure?

Answer 2

Retain
Record
Reveal (to CPS)
Reasonable enquires
Review

Question 3

What year was the C.P.I.A introduced?

Answer 3

1996

Question 4

If there is a piece of material which passes the test for disclosure in a Magistrates Court file SDC must the disclosure officer complete?

Answer 4

SDC2 -Items to disclose

Question 5

What form is completed where there is nothing to disclose at the Magistrates court?

Answer 5

SDC1 - Nothing to disclose

Question 6

What is the MG6E form used for?

Answer 6

Any material which passes the disclosure test, which is capable of undermining the prosecution/assist the defence.

Question 7

What must an item of material be to be placed on any of the schedule?

Answer 7

Relevant unused material

Question 8

MG6D, What is it used for?

Answer 8

Sensitive unused material

Question 9

What is rebuttable presumption material?

Question 10

which form is used in a case file to disclose past past offences involving offences of dishonesty

Answer 10

MG6B