Disclosure of unused material and defence statements

Question 1

What is the legislation that covers the disclosure of unused material and defence statements?

Answer 1

CPIA 1996 part 1

Question 2

TRUE OR FALSE:
Prior to the CPIA 1996, common law rules helped developed disclosure

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Why was the CPIA 1997 was created and removed the common law rules?

Answer 3

Due to High Profile miscarriage of justice cases.

Question 4

What is the time limit for disclosing unused material in the Crown Court?

Answer 4

there is none, including no stat time limit but should be made ASARP (as soon as reasonably practicable) after the happening of a particular event.

Question 5

In a magistrate case, when should the schedule be disclosed?

Answer 5

it should be disclosed to accused either at hearing in which a NG plea is entered or ASAP following indication that a NG plea will be entered at hearing.