Drafting - Criminal Litigation

Question 1

What must a defence case statement include?

Answer 1

1. The nature of the defence, including any defences,
2. The matters in issue between the prosecution and the defence,
3. Why the defence takes issue on these matters,
4. Any points of law, including arguments on the exclusion of evidence,
5. Details of any witnesses the defence intends to call

Question 2

What must an appeal to the Court of Appeal include?

Answer 2

1. Summary of the application
2. Facts
3. Law
4. Grounds