This book is intended to provide practical guidance when considering
issues of disclosure in criminal proceedings. It is aimed at both
prosecution and defence practitioners. Disclosure issues can arise in
any criminal case and in many guises, from the prosecution seeking an
adverse inference from the defence's failure to set out their case in
the defence statement, to the defence applying for proceedings to be
stayed as an abuse of process due to disclosure failings by the
prosecution. It also includes checklists designed to help the reader ask
the right questions when considering particular disclosure topics along
with a number of precedents, pro-formas and sample documents to assist.
With a Foreword by Sir Peter Gross (Lord Justice of Appeal).
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Narita Bahra QC is one of the most sought after and able leading defence
barristers instructed to defend in heavyweight Crime and Business Crime
cases. She has been instructed in a number of the high-profile cases in
which disclosure failings by the Prosecuting authorities have been
unmasked. In 2018, four of these cases became the subject of review by
the House of Commons Select Committee. Narita's most recent success
resulted in her exposing an expert witness and significant disclosure
failings. She has cemented a reputation as a barrister who can skilfully
deal with the most difficult of disclosure cases. Her excellent track
record, high success rate and commitment to fighting fearlessly for her
client's best interests make her the leading choice in high profile
disclosure cases. She regularly appears on Sky News and BBC news as a
legal correspondent and is a regular author and contributor to legal
journals.
Don Ramble is a specialist prosecution barrister with 20 years'
experience in the criminal courts. He has acted as disclosure counsel in
some of the highest profile criminal trials in recent years,
establishing himself as an expert in the field. His reputation and
knowledge sees him called upon regularly to advise on disclosure issues
in large and complex cases across the UK.
