8. The Decision to Prosecute and the Prosecution’s Duties of Disclosure of Evidence
This chapter first explains the role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the factors that are taken into account when deciding to charge a suspect or to divert him from prosecution. It then examines the important obligations which are placed upon the CPS both at common law and under statute to serve pre-trial disclosure of evidence upon the defendant and their importance to the right to a fair trial. Defence disclosure obligations are also considered.
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pp. 188-208
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Vol 29
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Vol 16
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pp. 187-223
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