Indictments

Question 1

What are the requirements for multiple counts to be adjoined on the same indictment?

Answer 1

founded on the same facts, OR form or are part of a series of offences of the same or a similar character

Question 2

R v Thompson

Answer 2

The prosecution may assert that a new count may be added to an indictment on entirely new evidence. Very rarely.

Question 3

s5(3) Indictments Act

Answer 3

Basis for joinder may still be too prejudicial to warrant trial together.