The Brief: Material witness

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The Brief: Material witness

The rules on disclosure of unused material relating to misconduct proceedings have been tightened under revised Home Office Guidance.

Date - 17th February 2020
By - Ailsa Williamson

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The disclosure of unused material in criminal proceedings has historically been a thorny issue. In misconduct proceedings issues have also been arising fairly frequently, however there is a very welcome change to the Home Office Guidance in the new...

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