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Azizur Rahman
2 May 2012
On 20th February 2006 a new protocol on disclosure was published. Its aim was to set down clear guidance on how Judges and the parties to a criminal case should deal with the issue of disclosure of 'u...
Azizur Rahman
2 May 2012
Disclosure is at the very heart of the criminal process in England and Wales. Indeed, proper disclosure lies at the heart of every fair trial. It is therefore essential to have an up to date knowledge...
Azizur Rahman
2 May 2012
In this article we attempt to give a short explanation of the recent history of disclosure and developments in Public Interest Immunity (PII) so that those facing the current regime(s) may better unde...
Azizur Rahman
2 May 2012
Any Government seeks to ensure that Public money raised through taxation is spent wisely. Obtaining "Best Value" have been the buzzwords. Public Services have increasingly been contracted out to priva...
Azizur Rahman
2 May 2012
It is now common-knowledge that the police have at their disposal listening device technology, i.e. 'bugs'. In fact the type of technology involved is freely available to the public and the details ar...
Azizur Rahman
2 May 2012
Criminal Justice Act 2003As we have mentioned in previous articles the Criminal Justice Act 2003 has been a radical piece of legislation. It is now largely in force and its impact is being felt in cri...
Azizur Rahman
2 May 2012
What is an informer?A pedestrian who calls 999 after witnessing a crime is an 'informant' in that he or she is informing the police about a crime. That person may become a witness and there might be f...
Azizur Rahman
2 May 2012
The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 Act introduced the current two-stage approach for disclosure. First the prosecution provide primary prosecution disclosure of any material which migh...