Copley v AG [1989] JRC 186 (13 November 1989)

Copley v AG [1989] JRC 186 (13 November 1989)

The court held that the prosecution must disclose evidence relevant to the defence to ensure fairness.

Citation
[1989] JRC 186
Parties
Applicant: Copley; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 November 1989
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Prosecution, Disclosure
Criminal Law Prosecution Disclosure

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Parties

Copley

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the prosecution must disclose certain evidence to the defence

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the prosecution must disclose evidence relevant to the defence to ensure fairness.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • prosecution to disclose relevant evidence to the defence